Class 9 Economics Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge
Class 9 Economics Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge Understanding Poverty and the Poverty Line Q: What is meant by 'Poverty'? A: It is a situation where parents are unable to fulfill the basic necessities of life for their family, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare. Q: What is the 'Poverty Line'? A: It is an imaginary line used by a country to measure poverty, based on a minimum level of income or consumption needed to fulfill basic human needs. Q: What is the accepted average calorie requirement in India for rural and urban areas? A: 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas. Q: Why is the calorie requirement higher in rural areas compared to urban areas? A: Because people living in rural areas engage in much more physical labour . Q: Which organization in India is responsible for estimating the poverty line periodically? A: The National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) conducts sample surveys to...