The correct answer is a - II, b - I, c - IV, d - III. Important Notes: Note: This question has been cancelled by the MPSC (Final answer key) Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The table below is correctly matched • +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Organization/Committee | Poverty Concept | +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | World Bank | Poverty gap | | Shri Gaurav Datt | Per capita per day, the availability of food in village 2400 calories, in city 2100 calories. | | Lakdawala Committee | According to 1973-74 prices, who do not get per capita per month in village 49-09 and in city | | Dr. Dandekar and Dr. Rath | Availability of food is less than 2250 calories per day | +---------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Important Notes: • Poverty Estimation in India • A common method used to estimate poverty in India is based on income or consumption levels. • And if the income or consumption falls below a given minimum level, then the household is said to be Below the Poverty Line (BPL). • Poverty Line Calculation: Poverty estimation in India is now carried out by NITI Aayog’s task force, based on the data captured by the National Sample Survey Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). • The current poverty line is 1,059.42 Indian rupees per month in rural areas. • 1,286 Indian rupees per month in urban areas. • India's nationwide average poverty line differs from each state's poverty line.