15 Questions
What is the basis for measuring poverty in India?
Income or consumption levels
What factors are considered while determining poverty in India?
Desired calorie requirements and prices
What is the accepted average calorie requirement in rural areas of India?
2400 calories per person per day
What was the poverty line in urban areas for the year 2011-2012?
Rs. 1000 per month
What does it mean if a person consumes less than the determined amount in India?
They are considered to be living below the poverty line
What is the basis for determining the poverty line in India?
Average calorie requirement per person
What is the poverty line for a person in rural areas for the year 2011-2012, according to the present formula?
Rs. 816 per month
What factors are considered while determining poverty in India?
All of the above
What is the accepted average calorie requirement in urban areas of India?
2100 calories per person per day
What does it mean if a person consumes less than the determined amount in India?
The person may be living below the poverty line
True or false: The poverty line in India is determined solely based on the income levels?
True
True or false: The accepted average calorie requirement in rural areas of India is 2400 calories per person per day?
True
True or false: A person consuming more than the determined amount is considered to be living below the poverty line in India?
False
True or false: The poverty line for a person in urban areas for the year 2011-2012 was fixed at Rs. 816 per month?
False
True or false: The poverty line for a person in rural areas for the year 2011-2012 was fixed at Rs. 1000 per month?
False
Test your knowledge about the estimation of poverty line in India, based on the income or consumption levels. This quiz covers the methods and factors involved in determining the poverty line.
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