Question

What are the drawbacks of calorie consumption system and poverty line system in the measurement of poverty line?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per day in urban areas per person.

However, monetary eexpenditure per capita needed for buying calorie requirements in terms of food grains need to be revised periodically to take in consideration the rise in prices.

The official definition of poverty, captures only a minimum subsistence level of living rather than a "reasonable" level of living. A large number of people may be able to feed themselves but may not have education, shelter or proper healthcare and job security.

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