Which of the Following Statements Explains the Vicious Circle of Poverty

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains the vicious circle of poverty?

• A) By investing in education and infrastructure at the same time, the country can overcome the problems of poverty.
• B) Poverty arises out of the lack of investment, but countries cannot invest because they are poor.
• C) A nation can shift its production possibilities curve inward by shifting more resources into the production of capital goods.
• D) A nation can shift its production possibilities curve outward by shifting more resources into the production of consumer goods.
• E) There are dual economies in the world: Some are meant to be rich and others are meant to be poor.

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Definitions:

Arthropods

A large phylum of invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Jointed Appendages

Body parts, such as limbs or antenna, that are composed of segments connected in such a way that they can move.

Molting

The process by which animals shed their outer layer, such as skin or feathers, to allow for growth or to replace worn tissues.

Earthworm

A type of invertebrate belonging to the class Oligochaeta, known for its segmented body and role in aerating and enriching soil.