Question

What is the full form of BPL in economic terms?

• A. Bharat Petroleum Limited
• B. Below Poverty Line
• C. Below Prosperity Line
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Below Poverty Line

Poverty is the inability to attain minimum standard of living.
Poverty line indicates the level of poverty.
Above poverty line indicates that people are able to attain minimum standard of living.
Below poverty line indicates that people are not able to attain minimum standard of living.