Question

The standard of living of Indian people in general is considered very low. This poor standard of living is indicated by ______.

Options

• High-calorie intake in Indian diet

• Low-calorie intake

• Malnutrition

• Both low-calorie intake and malnutrition

Answer 1

The standard of living of Indian people in general is considered very low. This poor standard of living is indicated by both low-calorie intake and malnutrition.

Explanation:

The poor standard of living of Indian people is indicated by both low calorie intake and malnutrition. Nearly 25 to 40 percent of the population suffers from malnutrition. The average calorie intake in India is about 2496 calories, which is lower than the over 3400 calories consumed per day in developed countries. Protein intake is also much lower, with many children and mothers malnourished. This reflects the generally low standard of living in India.