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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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Which of the following can be referred to in the estimation of poverty?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Monthly Per Capita Expenditure

  • Monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) is used in the estimation of poverty. 
  • MPCE is defined as household consumer expenditure over a period of 30 days divided by the household size. 
  • It's also one of the important indicators of a family's economic level. 
  • The poverty line is defined on the basis of MPCE.