Question : The poverty ratio in India is higher among:
Option 1: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Option 2: General category
Option 3: Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Option 4: Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Correct Answer: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are historically marginalized communities in India, and they often face social and economic disadvantages, including higher poverty rates. Factors such as limited access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social discrimination contribute to their higher vulnerability to poverty.