Question

what is poverty. what are the characteristics of bpl​

Answer 1

Answer:

Poverty is the state of not having enough material possessions or income for a person's basic needs. Poverty may include social, economic, and political elements. Absolute poverty is the complete lack of the means necessary to meet basic personal needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter. 

Answer 2

Explanation:

Poverty also encompasses low levels of health and education, poor access to clean water and sanitation, inadequate physical security, lack of voice, and insufficient capacity and opportunity to better one's life.

characteristics

(1) most of them are living in rural areas; (2) their family size are bigger than the average;

(3) their main source of income is agricultural sector;

(4) lack of resources;

(5) low quality of human resource;

(6) low income;

(7) most of income is used for basic needs;