Question

Define poverty line in rural area.

Answer 1

In India, defining a poverty line has been a controversial issue, especially since mid-1970s when the first such poverty line was created by the erstwhile Planning Commission. It was based on minimum daily requirement of 2,400 and 2,100 calories for an adult in rural and urban areas, respectively.

Answer 2

2400 calories in take in rural area and in urban area 2200 calories