Question

Despite less calorie requirements, why has the higher amount been fixed for the urban areas?

Answer 1

Despite less calorie requirements in urban areas compared to rural ones, a higher amount is fixed for urban areas because of the high prices of many essential products in cities. This means that even though urban workers need fewer calories due to less physical labour, the cost of living is higher, necessitating a higher expenditure to meet basic needs like food and other essentials in urban areas.