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How is poverty line defined in India?

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Poverty line is defined as per capita consumption expenditure which is required to attain a minimum acceptable standard of living. In India, it is the level of private consumption expenditure that would ensure a food basket that would supply required amount of calories.

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How many persons in India are living below the poverty line?

What are the main causes of poverty in India?

What measures should be adopted to remove poverty in India?

What is the definition of poverty line by planning commission of India?

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Mention three poverty alleviation programmes operating in rural India.

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