UPPSC PCS 2020 · Question 117 of 148

Which of the following methods has/have been used to estimate poverty in India? 1. Head Count Ratio, 2. Calorie intake, 3. Household Consumption Expenditure, 4. Per Capita Income.

Economy

A2 and 3
B1, 2 and 3Correct
C3 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

India has used the head count ratio, calorie intake norms and household consumption expenditure to estimate poverty (Alagh, Lakdawala, Tendulkar, Rangarajan committees).

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