Give any two causes of poverty in India.

Which system facilitates the establishment of fair price shops in villages to distribute essential commodities?

The poverty has shifted from rural to urban areas. Why?

Suppose you are from a poor family and you wish to get help from the government to set up a petty shop. Under which scheme will you apply for assistance and why?

Give the two basis on which the economists identify the poor.

What do you understand by 'jail cost of living'?

It is not possible to eradicate poverty completely Do you agree?

Who are the 'churning poor'?

Why are poverty alleviation programmes targeted to rural areas?

Give any two indicators of poverty.