Question

Statement (1): Bihar and Odisha are the two top poorest states of India.

Statement (2): Poverty line in India is based on calorie intake.

Options

• Both statements are true.

• Both statements are false.

• Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

• Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

Answer 1

Both statements are true.

Explanation:

1. Bihar and Odisha are indeed the two poorest states of India. According to the economic survey 2017-18 data presented in the textbook, Bihar has a poverty ratio of 33.7% and Odisha has 32.6%, making them the poorest states in the country.
2. The poverty line in India traditionally has been based on calorie intake. The poverty line is defined in terms of the minimum income required to maintain a certain level of calorie consumption, among other basic needs.