Poverty as a Challenge — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

1. Social Vulnerable Group: These are groups of people considered to be at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

Ex-culture, tradition, religions, local norms and values etc.

2. Economically Vulnerable Group: Economic vulnerability of a community can be assessed by determining how varied its sources of income are, the ease of access and control over means of production.

Ex-farmland, irrigation, livestock, capital etc.