Question

How can relative poverty be measured?

• A. Through maximum income.
• B. Through minimum income.
• C. Through definite income.
• D. Through average income

Answer 1

The correct option is D Through average income

Relative poverty can be measured through average income. It is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live. The concept of relative poverty is used to measure the degree of poverty.