Question

Why does India have high poverty?(1 point)
Responses

There is a lack of basic services, such as clean water.
There is a lack of basic services, such as clean water.

There is a lack of industry.
There is a lack of industry.

There is a lack of capital investment.
There is a lack of capital investment.

There is a lack of natural resources, such as good soil.

Answer 1

While all the options can contribute to poverty, the most broadly impactful reason among them is:

**There is a lack of basic services, such as clean water.**

Access to clean water is fundamental for health, productivity, and overall quality of life, and its absence can perpetuate cycles of poverty.