Which item is listed as a cause of poverty in the material?

• A. Lack of water, education, and food
• B. Abundant resources
• C. International aid
• D. High literacy rates

Answer: (A)

Poverty arises when people lack essential resources and the ability to improve their situation. The lack of water, education, and food directly undermines health, daily living, and the ability to gain skills for better jobs. Without adequate water and food, people struggle to stay healthy and productive; without education, opportunities for higher-paying work are limited. Together, these gaps trap individuals and families in a cycle of poverty. By contrast, abundant resources, international aid, and higher literacy rates are factors that typically help reduce poverty, not cause it.