Which of the following options is correct in regard to the "Minimum calorie requirement" for an individual to lie above the poverty line?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. Since people living in rural areas engage themselves in more physical work, calorie requirements in rural areas are considered to be higher than in urban areas.