Multiple choice

In the 8th Plan famlies below the income of __________ were considered as below poverty line (BPL)

  1. Rs. 11000 per annum

  2. Rs. 25000 per annum

  3. Rs. 15000 per annum

  4. Rs. 6400 per annum

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Explanation

The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-1997) used the poverty line definition of Rs. 11,000 per annum for rural families. This income threshold was used to identify families Below Poverty Line (BPL) for targeted assistance programs.

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