2023 · Q69
Consider the following statements regarding poverty in India:
- 1While determining poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirements, etc. are determined for subsistence.
- 2The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: India's poverty line is based on a minimum subsistence basket covering food, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, and educational and medical requirements. Statement 2 is true: the accepted average calorie requirement is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. Both statements are correct.