GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
While many people have been able to rise above poverty line, India is still home to the largest number of poor. Discuss briefly the underlying factors responsible for the prevalence of poverty in India. What are the areas in which focussed efforts need to be made in order to accelerate poverty eradication in a sustainable manner?
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Syllabus: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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