10 Questions
What is the poverty line?
An imaginary line used to determine poverty in a country
How is the poverty line calculated in terms of food requirements?
By determining the calorie needs based on desired calorie requirement for each individual
What is revised periodically to adjust the monetary expenditure needed for buying calorie requirements?
Prices of food grains and other essential items
Which factor influences the calculation of calorie requirements for estimating the poverty line?
Desired calorie intake based on age, sex, and type of work
Why does the poverty line vary with time and place?
Because of differences in prices of food grains and essential items
Which method is used to determine the minimum level of requirements while estimating the poverty line?
Analyzing the food consumption patterns through sample surveys
What influences the monetary expenditure needed for buying calorie requirements?
Prices of food grains and other essential items
How are calorie needs determined when estimating the poverty line?
"Calories per meal" multiplied by "meals per day" for an individual
What is used as a benchmark for setting the poverty line?
"Minimum level of requirements" determined through sample surveys
In what way does a rise in prices impact the poverty line?
Increases the monetary expenditure needed to buy calorie requirements
Learn about the current anti-poverty strategy in India focusing on economic growth and targeted programs like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. Understand the connection between economic growth and poverty reduction.
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