Question

Name any one way of measuring poverty.

Solution

One way of measuring poverty is to determine the monetary value (per capita expenditure) of the minimum calorie intake that is estimated at 2400 colories for a rural person and 2100 for a person in the urban area.

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Poverty

Name any one way of measuring poverty.

Some More Questions From Poverty Chapter

What measures should be adopted to remove poverty in India?

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

'India is a rich country, inhabited by poor'. Explain this statement.

Is there any relationship between unemployment and poverty? Explain.

What is absolute poverty?

What are the two main causes of poverty in India?

Name any three states where the number of poor is relatively high.

Mention three poverty alleviation programmes operating in rural India.

What is poverty ratio?

Define poverty line.

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