2022 A/L Economics – Past Paper MCQ 48

Sanath Withanage

Question:

Which of the following combinations correctly indicates the National Poverty Headcount Index and the District with Highest Poverty Headcount Index of Sri Lanka in 2019?
(1) 3.2; Nuwara Eliya
(2) 4.1; Mullaitivu
(3) 14.3; Mullaitivu
(4) 14.3; Kilinochchi
(5) 16.0; Badulla

Correct Answer:

(3)

Answer Explanation:

According to the 2019 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka’s national poverty headcount index was 14.3%, with the Mullaitivu district recording the highest incidence of poverty.


Topic: Poverty Year: 2022

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