Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the bracket.

1. An average Indian requires____________ calories from his daily consumption of food.
(2500, 2250, 2550, 2200)

2. ________ poverty refers to the absence of minimum subsistence.
(relative, absolute, general, maximum)

3. According to planning commission an individual in urban area requires______calories per day.
(2000, 2100, 2200,2400)

4. ________ poverty is a universal phenomenon.
(absolute, relative, urban, rural)

Answer 1

1. An average Indian requires 2250 calories from his daily consumption.
Explanation-
Indian population consists of both rural and urban people. The calorie intake required by the people living in urban areas is 2100 and that of rural areas is 2400. Thus, we can say that an average Indian requires 2250 calories intake from his daily consumption (by taking average of 2100 and 2400, i.e. $\frac{2100+2400}{2}$).

2. General poverty refers to the absence of minimum subsistence
Explanation-
The concept of general poverty implies the absence of minimum subsistence or the absence of sufficient income to buy the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, and clothing. Herein, the people are unable to buy the basic or the general things that are required to sustain a life.

3. According to planning commission an individual living in urban areas requires 2400 calories per day.
Explanation-
The planning commission has drawn out the basic line of calorie intake for the rural and urban people of India. According to them, an individual in urban areas requires a minimum of 2400 calories per day out of his food consumption. An urban individual on the other hand, requires a minimum of 2100 calorie intake from his consumption basket.

4. Relative poverty is a universal phenomenon.
Explanation-
Relative poverty is the one that is based on the comparison of lower and higher income groups. It is universal in nature for the fact that it is found in all the countries, may it be developed or developing. Also, this type of poverty cannot be eradicated.