Question

Two different methods in which poor are estimated in our country

Answer 1

this is done by estimating poverty line.

there are two ways to estimate poverty line

1. income level

2.consumption level

Answer 2

There are two common methods to estimate the poverty line.

They are:

Income method: As per government guidelines if the income of a person is below the set levels which is 40500 to 49000 in rural areas..

51500 to 60000 in urban areas the person is considered poor.