Question

Which of the following statements regarding the minimum standard of living and India's approach to poverty are correct?

1. The minimum standard of living is consistent across all societies, regardless of their developmental stage.
2. The definition of poverty in India emphasizes attaining a minimum level of living.
3. What constitutes a minimum standard of living can vary significantly from one society to another.
4. India's poverty definition aims for a 'reasonable level of living'.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2, 3

• The concept of a 'minimum standard of living' is not static; it is dynamic and culturally relative, evolving with a society's development and values.

• While one society might consider access to basic food and shelter as a minimum, another might include education, healthcare, and digital connectivity.

• India's emphasis on a 'minimum level of living' reflects a focus on subsistence and essential needs, distinct from a broader 'reasonable level' which might include more comfort and social participation.