Question

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some states than in others because

• A. poverty rates vary from State to State
• B. price levels vary from State to State
• C. Gross State Product varies from State to State
• D.
  Quality of public distribution varies from State to State

Answer 1

The correct option is B price levels vary from State to State

Methodology for estimating poverty at national and state level vary from State to State because of interstate price differentials for different commodities.