Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Which of the following is considered as a common method to measure "Poverty"?

Options:

Income level

Consumption level

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

A common method used to measure poverty is based on the income or consumption levels i.e. the total money income earned by the person or his level of consumption. A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given “minimum level” necessary to fulfill the basic needs.