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Head Count Ratio is widely used in India as a measure of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Poverty
  2. Inequality
  3. Income
  4. Population

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Poverty

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Poverty šŸ“š Explanation: The Head Count Ratio (HCR) is a widely used statistical measure in India to determine the incidence of poverty. It calculates the exact percentage of the total population that falls below the officially designated poverty line. This metric provides a direct indicator of the scale of absolute poverty in different states. It helps the government design targeted social welfare and food security programs for the poor.