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Explain with examples how the poverty line is estimated in India? |
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Answer» The poverty line is estimated in India. The common method used to estimate poverty line in India is based on income or consumption method. Income Method: For the year 2000, the poverty line for a person was fixed at Rs. 328 per month for the rural areas and Rs. 454 for the urban areas. Consumption Method: The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. |
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