Answer:
A
person is considered below the poverty line if his / her income or consumption
level falls below a 'minimum level' necessary to fulfil basic needs. While
determining the poverty line, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing,
footwear, fuel, light, educational and medical requirements, etc are determined
for subsistence. Estimating the poverty line is also
based on the desired calories requirement. It is 2400 calories per person
per day in the rural areas and 2100 calories in the urban areas.
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