Question

What is the average calories required in rural areas for measuring poverty?

• A. 2400 calories per day
• B. 2500 calories per day
• C. 2100 calories per day
• D. 2300 calories per day

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2400 calories per day

To check the poverty line, daily consumption of food is checked along with income and spending of an individual. The threshold for food consumption has been set to 2400 calories per day in rural areas below which the individual is considered as poor.