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State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 119

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 Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. 2 and 3
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Per the official key: poverty in India has been estimated using the head count ratio, calorie intake norms and household consumption expenditure (NSSO). Per capita income is not used.