In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

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Q: 64 (IAS/2019)
In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

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Polity

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IAS

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{'official poverty lines': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'poverty rates': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'price levels': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'gross state product': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'public distribution': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1]}

Official poverty lines in India are calculated based on the cost of a basket of goods and services that is deemed necessary for a person to meet their basic needs. The cost of this basket can vary from state to state due to differences in price levels. Therefore, official poverty lines are higher in some states than in others because price levels vary from state to state.