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According to the 2014 Rangarajan Committee regarding national poverty lines in India, which of the following statements is correct?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A person who has a monthly per capita consumption expenditure of less than ₹1,407 living in the urban areas should be considered poor.

Rangarajan Committee Poverty Line Figures

The Rangarajan Committee (2014) recommended poverty lines based on Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE). Key figures were established for both rural and urban populations.

MPCE Thresholds for Poverty

The committee's recommendations included:

  • Urban Poverty Line: A Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) of less than ₹1,407.
  • Rural Poverty Line: A Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) of less than ₹1,272.

Correct Statement Identification

The question asks for the correct statement regarding the poverty lines defined by the Rangarajan Committee. Based on the committee's findings, the threshold for poverty in urban areas is set at a Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) below ₹1,407.

This statement accurately reflects the committee's recommendation for urban poverty.

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