Q1
What does poverty mean?
ALacking resources to meet basic needs
BHaving excess resources
CNo relation to basic needs
DOnly lacking luxury items
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 18 · Topic 1
Understanding Poverty
Poverty refers to a condition where people lack sufficient income or resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing, shelter, and
Core concept
Poverty can be measured in absolute terms (based on a fixed minimum income or consumption level) or relative terms (compared to the average living standards in a society).
How it works
The poverty line is a specific income level used to determine who is considered poor, though this measure has limitations and doesn't capture all aspects of deprivation.
Why it matters
Poverty affects access to education, healthcare, and opportunities, often creating a cycle where poor families struggle to improve their circumstances across generations.
Key detail
Understanding poverty's causes and effects helps governments and organisations design better policies and programs to reduce poverty and improve living standards.
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• Poverty means lacking resources to meet basic needs.
• Absolute poverty uses a fixed minimum income level.
• Relative poverty compares to average living standards.
• The poverty line determines who is considered poor.
• The poverty line has limitations in capturing all deprivation.
• Poverty affects education, healthcare and opportunities.
• Poverty can create a cycle across generations.
• Understanding poverty helps design better policies.