Consider the following statements regarding types of Poverty:
1. Relative Poverty focuses on disparity and social inequality.
2. Absolute poverty focuses on non-monetary dimensions like social exclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding types of Poverty:
1. Relative Poverty focuses on disparity and social inequality.
2. Absolute poverty focuses on non-monetary dimensions like social exclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Relative Poverty focuses on disparity and social inequality. It is defined as a condition where individuals or households have less income or resources than the average or median level in their society. This type of poverty highlights the differences in living standards within a community.

Statement 2 is not correct: Absolute poverty primarily concerns the inability to meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare, and does not focus on non-monetary dimensions like social exclusion or inequality.

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Consider the following statements regarding types of Poverty: 1. Relative Poverty focuses on disparity and social inequality. 2. Absolute poverty focuses on non-monetary dimensions like social exclusion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2