Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

According to the census 2011-12 data, which of the following defines the poverty line?

Options:

For rural areas consumption was worth Rs 812 per person a month and for urban areas, it was Rs 1,012

For rural areas consumption was worth Rs 816 per person a month and for urban areas, it was Rs 1,000

For rural areas consumption was worth Rs 820 per person a month and for urban areas, it was Rs 1,200

For rural areas consumption was worth Rs 800 per person a month and for urban areas, it was Rs 1,012

Correct Answer:

For rural areas consumption was worth Rs 816 per person a month and for urban areas, it was Rs 1,000

Explanation:

There are many ways of measuring poverty. One way is to determine it by the monetary value (per capita expenditure) of the minimum calorie intake which was estimated at 2,400 calories for a rural person and 2,100 calories for a person in an urban area. Based on this, in 2011-12, the poverty line was defined for rural areas as consumption worth Rs 816 per person a month, and for urban areas it was Rs 1,000.