State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements :
1) Population control is the only measure to eradicate
poverty.
Ans:-
No. I do not agree with this statement.
1. Population control is one of the measures to eradicate poverty.
2. Rural industrialization, minimum wages, progressive tax system, nationalization of banks, etc. are some of the other measures to eradicate poverty.
3. Poverty is also being eradicated as one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, population control is one of the measures to eradicate poverty.
2) Relative poverty is universal by nature.
Ans:-
Yes, I agree with this statement.
1. Relative poverty is measured with respect to differences in the levels of income, wealth, consumption, etc.
2. Low-income group people become poor When compared to high-income group people.
3. The difference in income groups, wealth, etc. is found in all countries of the world. Therefore, relative poverty is seen in underdeveloped countries, developing countries as well as developed counties. Thus, relative poverty is universal by nature.
3) Regional imbalance is the only cause of poverty.
Ans:-
No, I do not agree with this statement.
1. The regional imbalance is one of the causes of poverty.
2. Poverty is also caused due to population explosion, economic inequalities, inflation, unemployment, etc.
3. Poverty is also caused due to poverty itself. This is known as a vicious circle of poverty. Thus, the regional imbalance is one of the causes of poverty.