Economics: Poverty as a Challenge · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which of the following international organizations defines poverty line based on the minimum availability of the equivalent of 1.90 per person per da…
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Which of the following international organizations defines poverty line based on the minimum availability of the equivalent of $1.90 per person per day?
- A.World Health Organization (WHO)
- B.World BankCorrect answer
- C.International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- D.United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Solution
The World Bank uses a uniform standard for poverty line globally, which is equivalent to $1.90 per person per day to make comparisons possible across developing countries.
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