Question : Statement 1: Unemployment is a significant cause of poverty.
Statement 2: Lack of job opportunities and underemployment can perpetuate poverty.
Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is true.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is false.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is true.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is true. When individuals are unable to find employment or are unemployed, they often face financial hardships and struggle to meet their basic needs. The lack of income resulting from unemployment can lead to poverty or exacerbate existing poverty.
Statement 2 is also true. Even when job opportunities are available, if they are limited or do not provide sufficient income, individuals may still struggle to escape poverty. Underemployment refers to situations where individuals are working in jobs that are below their skill level or do not provide enough hours or income to support themselves and their families. Underemployment can perpetuate poverty by keeping individuals trapped in low-income situations.