Multiple choice

Which parameter defines the poverty line in India?

  1. Housing and clothing facilities

  2. Income of the family

  3. General health of a family

  4. Per capita calories intake
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India traditionally defined the poverty line based on per capita calorie intake - rural areas needed 2400 calories and urban areas needed 2100 calories per person per day. This nutritional benchmark was used to estimate minimum income required for basic survival.

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