Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

What was the "Minimum" calorie intake that was estimated for the urban areas to measure poverty?

Options:

1800 calories

2100 calories

2400 calories

2600 calories

Correct Answer:

2100 calories

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 the urban area.