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Which one among the following is the type of poverty which compares the total wealth of the poorest one-third of the population with the total wealth of richest 1% of the population?


A) Absolute poverty

B) Severe poverty

C) Relative poverty

D) Mass poverty

Correct Answer:
C) Relative poverty


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