The computation of poverty in terms of Monthly Per Capita Consumption ...........

Indian Polity (CDS) Commission/committee

The computation of poverty in terms of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) based on the Mixed Reference Period was recommended by the

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Lakdawala Committee

Tendulkar Committee

Dandekar Committee

Alagh Committee

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Explanation:

- Lakdawala Committee: This committee was established in 1993. It focused on measuring poverty based on the calorie intake method. It identified poverty based on consumption expenditure and used the base year 1973-74 for its calculations.

- Tendulkar Committee: Formed in 2005, it introduced a new method for evaluating poverty. This committee emphasized adjustments in poverty lines based on cost of living. It used a Mixed Reference Period for calculating the Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE), which is indeed the main task of this committee.

- Dandekar Committee: This earlier committee focused on poverty in the 1970s and is known for emphasizing poverty alleviation through employment programs but isn't specifically related to MPCE in the context asked.

- Alagh Committee: Formed before the Lakdawala Committee, it was responsible for defining the official "poverty line." However, this committee did not address the concept of MPCE based on the Mixed Reference Period.

The correct answer is:

- Tendulkar Committee