Poverty and Hunger

2017 · Q810 marks150 words

Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.

2017 · Q1715 marks250 words

"Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed up by political will." Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.

2018 · Q1715 marks250 words

How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?

2019 · Q710 marks150 words

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget. — Elucidate.

2020 · Q1615 marks250 words

"The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone." In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.

2020 · Q1715 marks250 words

"Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India." Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.

2021 · Q810 marks150 words

Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.

2022 · Q1615 marks250 words

Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.

2024 · Q710 marks150 words

Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

2025 · Q1615 marks250 words

Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of 'paradox of poverty'.

2026 · Q710 marks150 words

Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss.