Question

explain three ways in which poverty line is estimated

Answer 1

The common method of estimating poverty line in India is level of income and consumption. As food is the least for our basic need, the poverty line is drawn upon the minimum calorie intake.The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calorie per person per day in rural area and 2100 calorie in urban area. And the minimum income is Rs. 328per person in rural ans Rs. 454 in urban area

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