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The concept of Poverty Line was first given in Indian by _______________.

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Dr. Manmohan Singh
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Dadabhai Naoroji
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Dr. Amartya Sen
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Mahatma Gandhi
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The correct option is A Dadabhai Naoroji
One of the earliest estimations of poverty was done by Dadabhai Naoroji in his book, 'Poverty and the Un-British Rule in India'. He formulated a poverty line ranging from Rs 16 to Rs 35 per capita per year, based on 1867-68 prices.

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