Which of the following statements is/are correct about absolute poverty ? 1. It is a situation where household income is below the level required to maintain basic living standards. 2. This situation makes it possible to make comparisons between different countries and over time. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Which of the following methods 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 f…

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Poverty line differs across time and countries. Reason (R): The basic needs of people vary…

Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are correct? 1. It is part of Government of India's poverty reduction strategy. 2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for…

Role of Human Resources in Economic development, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. Effects of economic development on population growth. 2. Effects of population growth in economi…

Which of the following statements with regard to the Report of Tendulkar Committee (2009) on poverty estimates is/are correct? 1. The Committee had used an all-India urban poverty line basket as a re…