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The \u2018head count ratio\u2019 relates to which one of the following?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”The poverty line” option2=”Millennium development goals” option3=”Food insecurity” option4=”Population growth” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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The \u2018head count ratio\u2019 is a widely used measure in the study of poverty. It represents the proportion of the population whose income or consumption level falls below the defined poverty line.<\/section>\n
It is calculated as the number of individuals below the poverty line divided by the total population, expressed as a percentage. A higher head count ratio indicates greater poverty incidence.<\/section>\n
While simple to understand, the head count ratio does not capture the severity of poverty (how far below the line people are) or inequality among the poor. Other measures like the poverty gap index or squared poverty gap index provide additional information.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The \u2018head count ratio\u2019 relates to which one of the following? [amp_mcq option1=”The poverty line” option2=”Millennium development goals” option3=”Food insecurity” option4=”Population growth” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist – 2020 Download PDFAttempt Online The \u2018head count ratio\u2019 is a widely used measure in the study of poverty. It represents the proportion of … <\/p>\n

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