Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

According to you, which of the following factors is considered while determining the "Poverty line" in India?

Options:

Political factors

Environmental factors

Social factors

Economic factors

Correct Answer:

Economic factors

Explanation:

In India, the Poverty Line is calculated by the monetary value (per capita expenditure) of the minimum calories intake that was estimated at 2400 calories for a rural person and 2100 for a person in the urban areas. 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 1000. Thus, In India, economic factors are taken into consideration for defining Poverty Line.