Q. Tendulkar Committee report has revealed that in 2004-05, India’s poverty which was measured 27% at that time is actually increased more than 10% and actual poverty was 37% . Which among the following was the reason behind these two conflicting measures of poverty in India?
Answer: The new poverty line measures poverty on a wider access to commodity and services like health and education and not calories
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