Absolute poverty

Question 1

How is Absolute poverty needed ?

Answer 1

Insufficient income to meet the min requirements for one or more basic living needs

Question 2

What are the basic human needs ?

Answer 2

Safe drinking water
Food
Shelter and clothing
Sanitation
Affordable healthcare and education
Access to information

Question 3

As per Census 2011, what population resided in rural areas ?

Answer 3

68%

Question 4

As per the Tendulkar committee, what is the absolute poverty line ?

Answer 4

Rs 816 per month for rural

Rs 1000 per month for urban

Given in 2011-12