Question

Which of the following correctly explains the concept of poverty line?

• A. It refers to a cut-off point (in terms of per capita expenditure), which divides people of a region as poor and non-poor.
• B. It is a line used for measuring poverty in a region.
  
• C. It is a line that tells the percentage of poor living in an area.
  
• D. It is a line that shows the actual level of goods and services consumed by people in a region.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It refers to a cut-off point (in terms of per capita expenditure), which divides people of a region as poor and non-poor.

It refers to a cut-off point (in terms of per capita expenditure), which divides people of a region as poor and non-poor.