The reason to determine poverty on the basis of consumption expenditure instead of income is that dependent people like childrens and senior citizens also consume even though they are not earning. One more reason is even though income is less people may consume more on the basis of their savings or borrowings. The Indian economy is dominated by an unorganized sector and it is difficult to collect income data, hence determination of poverty is done on the basis of consumption expenditure instead of income.
With whom did Alberuni come to India?
Who established the Kanva Dynasty?
Which ancient Indian text is referred to as the 'Fifth Veda'?
Which of the following dynasties was not a part of the long-drawn tripartite struggle for the control over Kananuj during the 8th century A.D.?
Mohammed-bin-Qasim conquered Sind in the year
Who was the spiritual mentor of Amir Khusro?
Which statements about millets are true?
(I) Kutki and Sanwa are the varieties of Millets.
(II) The earliest evidence of Millets consumpti...
Who is regarded as the great law-giver of ancient India?
Which place of Indus civilization is located in India?
Identify the dam that is located in South India.
