Social Justice & Welfare·MCQ Practice
Poverty Measurement and Identification — MCQ Practice
Updated 19 Oct 2026
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Q1medium
Two of ten people remain below a hypothetical poverty line, but both become poorer. What can happen to the headcount ratio?
Q2medium
A person has 800 units against a hypothetical poverty line of 1,000. What is the shortfall as a percentage of the line?
Q3medium
Two of ten households are classified as poor. Why is the poor-person share not necessarily 20 per cent?
Q4medium
Which description correctly treats NITI’s January 2024 estimates for 2013–14 and 2022–23?
Q5medium
What is the first methodological check before interpreting a difference between two poverty rates as a time trend?