This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Social science, Mental health & Genetics, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Povey line is defined as expenditure required for daily calorie consumption below (Urban): 
Select and explain. 
A. 1800, B. 2000, C. 2100, D. 2200
C: 2100
Answer: C: 2100 
Explanation: Below Povey Line criteria: (BPL) BPL Criteria Rural areas Urban Areas Per capita caloric intake <2400 Kcal/day <2100 Kcal/day Per capita income (TC) <27/- INR/day <33/- INR/day Per capita income (RC) <32/- INR/day <47/- INR/day Per capita income (WHO) <1.90 US$ per day -do- (TC: Tendulakar committe 2011-12; RC: Rangarajan Committee 2014) Below Povey line (BPL) population in Indiaa: 22% (Tendulkar Committee 2011-12) 29.5% (Rangarajan Committe 2014) Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno: 702