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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
The World Bank’s Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2024 report introduces new poverty lines. Which of the following best describes the rationale behind the new “lower middle-income” poverty line?
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Answer: C. It acknowledges that previous lines underreported poverty in middle-income countries
Explanation:
The new lower middle-income poverty line ($3.65/day) was introduced to address the inadequacy of the previous $2.15/day line in middle-income contexts, where the cost of basic needs is higher. The new line gives a more accurate picture of poverty in countries like India.
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Answer: C. It acknowledges that previous lines underreported poverty in middle-income countries
Explanation:
The new lower middle-income poverty line ($3.65/day) was introduced to address the inadequacy of the previous $2.15/day line in middle-income contexts, where the cost of basic needs is higher. The new line gives a more accurate picture of poverty in countries like India.
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
India’s achievement in reducing multidimensional poverty from 2015–16 to 2019–21 was largely attributed to which of the following clusters of schemes?
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Answer: B. Health, Education, and Sanitation Missions
Explanation:
Major reduction in multidimensional poverty in India is due to improved access to clean cooking fuel (PM Ujjwala), sanitation (Swachh Bharat), housing (PMAY), electricity (Saubhagya), and health insurance (Ayushman Bharat) — all under social sector and basic services schemes.
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Answer: B. Health, Education, and Sanitation Missions
Explanation:
Major reduction in multidimensional poverty in India is due to improved access to clean cooking fuel (PM Ujjwala), sanitation (Swachh Bharat), housing (PMAY), electricity (Saubhagya), and health insurance (Ayushman Bharat) — all under social sector and basic services schemes.
Question 3 of 4
3. Question
Which of the following factors is not directly responsible for the under-5 malnutrition indicators worsening in the NFHS-5 report despite economic growth?
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Answer: C. High rate of caesarean deliveries
Explanation:
While rising caesarean deliveries is a public health concern, it’s not a primary reason for worsening child malnutrition metrics like stunting and wasting. The main reasons include poor maternal health, inadequate infant feeding, and pandemic-induced service disruptions.
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Answer: C. High rate of caesarean deliveries
Explanation:
While rising caesarean deliveries is a public health concern, it’s not a primary reason for worsening child malnutrition metrics like stunting and wasting. The main reasons include poor maternal health, inadequate infant feeding, and pandemic-induced service disruptions.
Question 4 of 4
4. Question
In India’s handling of the Nipah virus, which strategic approach ensured both disease containment and public transparency during outbreaks?
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Answer: B. Real-time genome sequencing and public health messaging
Explanation:
India successfully contained recent Nipah outbreaks by using real-time genome sequencing to trace the virus strain and transparent public health communication, such as contact tracing, isolation, and community awareness.
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Answer: B. Real-time genome sequencing and public health messaging
Explanation:
India successfully contained recent Nipah outbreaks by using real-time genome sequencing to trace the virus strain and transparent public health communication, such as contact tracing, isolation, and community awareness.
