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O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · May/June 2018 · Q251 Mark

Which characteristic will show that a country has significant absolute poverty?

Amajority of the population will have less than average income.
BBasic living needs are not being met.
CMost people do not have mobile phones.
DThere is a high number of people living in rural areas.

✓ Correct answer

B: Basic living needs are not being met.

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Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 25.

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