Question

What is the definition of poverty in urban and rural areas based on calorie intake?

1. Individuals consuming less than 2100 calories in urban areas and 2400 calories in rural areas are considered poor.
2. Poverty is defined as consuming less than 2400 calories in both urban and rural areas.
3. The calorie intake for defining poverty is the same for both urban and rural populations.

• A. All
• B. 1 only
• C. 2, 3
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 only

• The primary sector provides more employment opportunities. But a trend of increasing employment opportunities in the secondary and tertiary sectors and decreasing of it in the primary sector is visible now

• A noticeable increase is seen in employment opportunities, as well as food grain production.
  

• But poverty still persists in India even after the increased food production. The reasons are:

• Defects in distribution.

• Low potential of individuals to purchase goods.

• People with nutritional intake less than 2100 calories in urban areas and 2400 calories in rural areas are categorized as poor.