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Economy UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Intake of less than under-noted average daily calories per person has been defined as the "Poverty line" in urban areas by the Planning Commission of India:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 2100

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2100”.
The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas.

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