The poverty line limit for rural areas is the purchasing capacity for a daily intake of 2400 calories per person. Which one of the following calorie limits is for urban areas?: (A) 1900, (B) 2100, (C) 2400, (D) 2800
Answer is B. Poverty line 

The poverty line is defined as expenditure required for a daily calorie intake of : -


2400 per person in rural areas
2100 per person in urban areas


Based on per capita expenditure, poverty line is defined as:-


Rural areas :- 444 Rs. Per capita per month
Urban area:- 512 Rs. Per capita per month.