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Which among the following definitions has been given by the World Bank to define people below the poverty line?


A) Income not exceeding $ 1.90 a day

B) Income not exceeding 50 cent a day

C) Income not exceeding $ 2 a day

D) Income not exceeding $ 1.5 a day

Correct Answer:
A) Income not exceeding $ 1.90 a day


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