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Economy UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is/are the type/s of poverty?

(1) Absolute poverty
(2) Relative poverty
(3) Subjective poverty
(4) Functional poverty

Choose the correct answer using the code given below—

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Only 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1, 2 and 3”.
Absolute poverty, relative poverty, and subjective poverty are recognized types of poverty, while functional poverty is not commonly classified as a distinct type.

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3. Food for work programme was started in the year 1977.
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  2. B) only 2 and 3 are correct
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