Previous year MCQs

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Question

In which year UNO adopted a definition of absolute poverty?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1995

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1995”.
The United Nations adopted a definition of absolute poverty in 1995.

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