Which of the following is a measure of absolute poverty commonly used in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a measure of absolute poverty commonly used in India?
A. Lorenz curve
B. Gini coefficient
C. Relative income share of the bottom 10%
D. Poverty line based on calorie norms and consumption expenditure
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
India has traditionally used a poverty line based on minimum calorie requirements and corresponding consumption expenditure to measure absolute poverty.

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Question #1
The 'unemployment rate' under usual status considers a person unemployed if:
A. retired
B. not working for one day
C. not working for a long period and seeking work
D. not working for a week

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Usual status unemployment refers to unemployment over a long reference period.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian capital account?
A. Complete ban on capital inflows
B. Partial convertibility with controls on certain capital flows
C. Complete convertibility for all capital transactions
D. Only current account convertibility without any capital flows

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
India has achieved current account convertibility but maintains a managed and partial capital account convertibility with prudential controls on certain flows.

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Question #3
The value of the SDR is based on a basket of how many currencies?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 3
D. 5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The SDR basket consists of five currencies: US dollar, euro, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen and British pound.

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