Question

. "Poverty is a curse upon humanity." Explain.
'Every fourth person in India is Poor.' Substantiate the given statement.
Explain 2 methods to estimate poverty line.
Explain the major dimensions of food security.
How is food security ensured in a country?
- What is a famine? Who were the most affected by the famine of Bengal?
Mention activities of FCI. H7
How does Public Distribution system ensure food security in India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1.In India, one-fourth of the population is poor or lies below the poverty line due to the lack of basic facilities like food, housing, and clothing. Explanation: ... Almost 'one-fourth of the population' is poor due to limited resources and concentration of wealth in the top 15 population of the country.

2.There are two common methods to estimate the poverty line. They are: Income method: As per government guidelines if the income of a person is below the set levels which is 40500 to 49000 in rural areas and 51500 to 60000 in urban areas the person is considered poor.