Multiple choice

The measurement of poverty line is based on criteria of

  1. Dwelling houses

  2. Caloric consumption

  3. The nature of employment

  4. The level of education
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Explanation

The poverty line in India is traditionally measured based on caloric consumption - specifically 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas. This nutritional standard determines the minimum income required to purchase basic food needs. The other options (dwelling houses, employment nature, education level) are not the primary criteria used for defining poverty line.

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