Economics: Poverty as a Challenge · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
In rural areas, the accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in India, as per the planning commission guidelines, is:
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medium · MCQ · Q-09B3DE
In rural areas, the accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in India, as per the planning commission guidelines, is:
- A.2100 calories
- B.2400 caloriesCorrect answer
- C.2250 calories
- D.1800 calories
Solution
The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. Rural areas require more calories due to greater physical labor.
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