Answer:
Different
countries use different poverty lines because
(i) The calorie requirement of
different human races is different depending on their physical condition and dietary
habits. Those races which have greater height and build require higher
calories.
(ii) The per capita income in different countries is also different i.e.,
per capita income is higher in developed countries as compared to developing
countries.
(iii) The standard of living of Western countries is
higher than that of developing countries.
(iv) The cost of essential items used in calculating
poverty line is higher in the developed countries.
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