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What are the defects of the mechanism used by our government to identify poor?

Solution

These are defect as under:

1. The mechanism used by the government does not differentiate between the very poor and the other poor.

2. This mechanism takes into account expenditure on food and a few selects items only as proxy for income. Economists question its basis.

3. This mechanism does not identify who among the poor need help the most.

Some More Questions From Poverty Chapter

What measures should be adopted to remove poverty in India?

What is the definition of poverty line by planning commission of India?

'India is a rich country, inhabited by poor'. Explain this statement.

Is there any relationship between unemployment and poverty? Explain.

What is absolute poverty?

What are the two main causes of poverty in India?

Name any three states where the number of poor is relatively high.

Mention three poverty alleviation programmes operating in rural India.

What is poverty ratio?

Define poverty line.

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