The computation of poverty in terms of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) based on the Mixed Reference Period was recommended by the

  1. A. Lakdawala Committee
  2. B. Tendulkar Committee
  3. C. Dandekar Committee
  4. D. Alagh Committee

Correct Answer: B. Tendulkar Committee

Explanation

The Tendulkar Committee (2009) recommended shifting away from the Uniform Reference Period (URP) to the Mixed Reference Period (MRP) for estimating poverty based on consumption expenditure.

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