Q1: How is food security affected during a calamity? Ans: During a calamity, the total production of food grains decreases. It creates […]

Q1. Describe the poverty trends in India since 1973.Ans: The trends in poverty in India since 1973 are as follows: Q2. What are

Q1: What does IMR stand for? Write its functions. Ans: Infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of children who die under one

Q1. What was the major impact of electricity on the farmers of Palampur? Explain. Ans: The arrival of electricity in Palampur significantly improved

What is Food Security?  Food security means that food is available, accessible, and affordable for everyone at all times. Why Food

Overview of Poverty  Poverty is a multidimensional issue characterized by hunger, lack of shelter, inadequate access to clean water, sanitation,

Village Palampur Palampur is a small village having about 450 families. It is 3 km away from Raiganj — a

Multiple Choice Questions Q1: When was the Antyodaya Anna Yojana scheme launched?(a) In Jan 1999(b) In October 2005(c) In May 2000(d) In Dec 2000Ans:(d)

Multiple Choice Questions Q1: How many people in India live below the poverty line?(a) 30 crores(b) 26 crores(c) 28 crores(d) 24 croresAns: (b)  Q2:Poverty line

Multiple Choice Questions Q1. Which programme provides schooling to rural talented children? (a) Kendriya Vidyalaya(b) Navodaya Vidyalaya(c) Mid-Day Meal(d) Samagra Shiksha Ans: (b) Navodaya Vidyalaya Navodaya