Question

People above the poverty line are called ______.

Options

• rich

• non-poor

• poor

• none of these

Answer 1

People above the poverty line are called non-poor.

Explanation:

In the context of poverty, the population is categorized into poor and non-poor groups. Poor people are those who live below the poverty line, while those who live above the poverty line are called non-poor. This classification reflects whether an individual’s income or consumption level meets the minimum level deemed necessary to fulfill basic needs.