Question

Differentiate between 'minimum subsistence level of living' and a 'reasonable level of living'.

In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The present formula for food requirement while estimating the poverty line is based on the desired calorie requirement. Reason (R): While determining the poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirements, etc., are determined for subsistence.