State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

UPPCS · Question 138

Which among the following is/are NOT a social indicator of poverty? 1. Illiteracy 2. Safe drinking water 3. Job opportunities 4. Size of the house Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only 4
  2. Only 1
  3. 1 and 2
  4. 3 and 4
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (A) Only 4

Explanation

NCERT lists illiteracy, malnutrition, lack of access to healthcare, lack of job opportunities, and lack of safe drinking water and sanitation as social indicators; house size is not one of them. (Verify with the official key.)