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Why is minimum calorie requirement higher in case of rural population?

Solution

Minimum calorie requirement is higher in case of rural population because hard working male population is found to be relatively more there than in urban areas.

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.

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Why is minimum calorie requirement higher in case of rural population?

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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