Question 29 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 1 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

What are the three main causes of poverty in India? Explain each cause briefly with an example.

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• One cause of poverty in India is the unequal distribution of land and other resources . For example, many farmers do not own enough land to cultivate or have to pay high rent to landlords.

• Another cause of poverty in India is the low productivity and growth of the agricultural sector. For example, many farmers face problems such as lack of irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, credit, etc.

• A third cause of poverty in India is the high population growth and dependency ratio . For example, many families have more children than they can afford to feed, educate, and provide health care.

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• One cause of poverty in India is the unequal distribution of land and other resources . 
• This means that there is a wide gap between the rich and the poor in terms of ownership and access to land and other assets such as water, forests, minerals, etc.
• This also means that many people do not have enough income or livelihood opportunities to meet their basic needs and improve their living standards.
• For example, many farmers do not own enough land to cultivate or have to pay high rents to landlords who exploit them. This makes them vulnerable to debt, drought, crop failure, etc.
  
  
• Another cause of poverty in India is the low productivity and growth of the agricultural sector . 
• This means that the agricultural sector, which employs more than half of the population, does not generate enough income or employment for the rural people.
• This also means that the agricultural sector faces many challenges such as lack of irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, credit, technology, market access, etc. that affect its productivity and profitability.
• For example, many farmers face problems such as low yields, high costs, fluctuating prices, crop damage by pests and diseases, etc. that reduce their income and increase their poverty.
  
  
• A third cause of poverty in India is the high population growth and dependency ratio . 
• This means that the population of India is growing at a faster rate than its economic growth and resource availability.
• This also means that there are more people who depend on others for their survival than those who work and earn income. The dependency ratio is the ratio of non-working population (children and elderly) to working population (15-64 years).
• For example, many families have more children than they can afford to feed, educate, and provide health care. This increases their expenditure and reduces their savings and investment.

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