Poverty Line and Measurement
Economics ⇒ Poverty and Inequality
Poverty Line and Measurement starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the poverty line can help in targeting government welfare schemes.
Describe one method used to measure poverty in India.
Describe one way in which poverty measurement can be improved in India.
Explain one criticism of the poverty line as a measure of poverty.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Explain the term 'poverty gap'.
Explain why poverty measurement is important for a country like India.
Explain why the poverty line is different for rural and urban areas in India.
What is meant by the term 'poverty line'?
What is the main purpose of setting a poverty line?
What is the significance of calorie intake in determining the poverty line?
Who is considered poor according to the poverty line?
Why is it important to regularly update the poverty line?
