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Anti-Poverty Measures in India

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What is the poverty line?

An imaginary line used to determine poverty in a country (correct)

A line separating different social classes

A physical line drawn in poverty-stricken areas

A line drawn by individuals considered poor

How is the poverty line calculated in terms of food requirements?

By determining the calorie needs based on desired calorie requirement for each individual (correct)

By considering the average calorie requirement of 2400 calories per person per day in urban areas

By setting a benchmark for the highest earning individual in a community

By surveying the top income earners in rural areas

What is revised periodically to adjust the monetary expenditure needed for buying calorie requirements?

Benchmark for poverty line

Minimum level of requirements for each individual

Calorie intake per person per day

Prices of food grains and other essential items (correct)

Which factor influences the calculation of calorie requirements for estimating the poverty line?

Desired calorie intake based on age, sex, and type of work Signup and view all the answers

Why does the poverty line vary with time and place?

Because of differences in prices of food grains and essential items Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to determine the minimum level of requirements while estimating the poverty line?

Analyzing the food consumption patterns through sample surveys Signup and view all the answers

What influences the monetary expenditure needed for buying calorie requirements?

Prices of food grains and other essential items Signup and view all the answers

How are calorie needs determined when estimating the poverty line?

"Calories per meal" multiplied by "meals per day" for an individual Signup and view all the answers

What is used as a benchmark for setting the poverty line?

"Minimum level of requirements" determined through sample surveys Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a rise in prices impact the poverty line?

Increases the monetary expenditure needed to buy calorie requirements Signup and view all the answers