Question

define poverty line. explain two methods used in India to determine poverty line?​

Answer 1

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Answer : The two methods to estimate poverty lines are: i) Consumption method- determining the poverty line in India based on the desired calorie requirement. ... ii) Income method- for the year 2012, the poverty line for a person was fixed at Rs. 816 per month in rural areas and Rs. 1000 per month in urban areas.

Answer 2

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a common method used to estimate poverty in India is based on the income on consumption levels and if the income or consumption Falls below a given minimum level then the household is said to be the below the house of poverty