Poverty Line

Author:Himachal Pradesh Board
9th Himachal Pradesh Board
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Poverty Line: Overview

This topic deals with the concept of the poverty line. We can define a person as poor if his income or consumption levels decrease than a minimum assigned level. It also presents some data and surveys showing what determines the poverty line.

Important Questions on Poverty Line

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Economics>Poverty as a Challenge>Poverty Line> Q 1

What do you think would be the “minimum necessary level” at present time in the rural and urban areas?

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Economics>Poverty as a Challenge>Poverty Line> Q 2

Why do different countries use different poverty lines?

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Economics>Poverty as a Challenge>Poverty Line> Q 3

Do you think that the present methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate?

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Economics>Poverty as a Challenge>Poverty Line> Q 4

Describe how the poverty line is estimated in India.