Question

12) How does some states reduced their poverty level?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$1) In Punjab and Haryana the poverty declined due to increased agricultural growth rate. 3) In West Bengal land reforms measures have helped in declining poverty.}$

Answer 2

Answer:

In Punjab and Haryana the poverty declined due to increased agricultural growth rate. 3) In West Bengal land reforms measures have helped in declining poverty.

Explanation:

(i) Kerala has focused more on human resource development.

(ii) In West Bengal, land reform measures have helped in reducing poverty.

(iii) In Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu public distribution of food grains could have been responsible for reducing poverty.

(iv) States like Punjab and Haryana have traditionally succeeded in reducing poverty with the help of high agricultural growth rates.