The Rangarajan Committee methodology for determining the poverty line incorporated which of the following? 1. A food component. 2. A normative level of expenditure for essential non-food items. 3. A behaviourally determined expenditure for other non-food items. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1 and 2 only
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1, 2 and 3
  4. D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The Rangarajan Committee methodology for determining the poverty line included all three components to better reflect the multi-dimensional nature of poverty.

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