Based on the Tendulkar committee, the National poverty line was defined as which of the following?
- ₹816 per capita per month for rural areas
- ₹1,000 per capita per month for urban areas.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both i and ii are correct.
Based on the Tendulkar Committee report, the National Poverty Line was defined as:
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₹816 per capita per month for rural areas
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₹1,000 per capita per month for urban areas
Thus, both statements i and ii are correct.
The Tendulkar Committee, established in 2005, recommended these revised poverty lines to better reflect consumption patterns and inflation, and these figures were widely accepted by the government for measuring poverty in India.