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Understanding Poverty Measurement

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Which method is commonly used to measure poverty?

Health status

Education level

Income or consumption levels (correct)

Employment status

Which of the following is true about the poverty line?

It is based on a person's education level

It is determined by a person's health status

It is the same in all countries

It varies with time and place (correct)

What is considered when determining the poverty line in India?

Having a high income

Minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirement (correct)

Owning a car

Living in a specific region

In which country may a person be considered poor for not having a car?

United States Signup and view all the answers

What does the poverty line depend on?

The country's existing level of development and accepted minimum social norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that is usually at the centre of the discussion on poverty?

poverty line Signup and view all the answers

What is one common method used to measure poverty?

based on income or consumption levels Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a person is considered poor or not?

if their income or consumption level falls below a given minimum level necessary to fulfill basic needs Signup and view all the answers

Why does the poverty line vary with time and place?

because what is necessary to satisfy basic needs is different at different times and in different countries Signup and view all the answers

What factors are taken into account when determining the poverty line in India?

minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirement, etc. Signup and view all the answers