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OPSC OCS 2023 · Question 78 of 97

Which of the following helps to measure the Poverty Determination?

Economy

  1. APoverty Gap Index
  2. BHead Count Ratio
  3. CSen Index
  4. DAll of theseCorrect

Answer: D. All of these

Explanation

The poverty gap index is a poverty measure that reflects both the prevalence and the depth of poverty. It is calculated as the share of population in poverty multiplied by the average shortfall from the poverty line (expressed as a % of the poverty line).

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2023 GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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