Question

In 2011-12, how many people in India were living below the poverty line?

Options

• 270 million

• 404 million

• 200 million

• 350 million

Answer 1

270 million

Explanation:

The poverty line was defined based on calorie requirements and monthly per capita consumption expenditure, with ₹ 816 per person per month in rural areas and ₹ 1000 in urban areas. Despite the decline from previous years, poverty incidence remained significant, especially in rural areas, where the majority of the poor lived.