Question

Which of the following refers to the proportion of poor people in an area?

• A. Poverty line
• B. Poverty
• C. Poverty ratio
• D. Per capita income

Answer 1

The correct option is C Poverty ratio

Poverty ratio represents the proportion of the population whose income falls below the poverty line. In other words, the poverty ratio signifies the proportion of poor people. Though India has actively addressed poverty, the Economic Survey of 2013–14 pointed out that 11 states have a poverty ratio less than the national average poverty ratio.