Which of the Following Statements Associated with Poverty Is CORRECT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements associated with poverty is CORRECT?
1) Poverty is defined as having a per person income of less than $2 per day,expressed in U.S.dollars adjusted for purchasing power.
2) The number of people living in poverty has been steadily declining and today less than one billion people live in poverty worldwide.
3) Poverty is a condition in which people are unable to meet their basic needs for food,clothing,shelter,education,or health.

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) Both 1 and 3 apply as descriptions of poverty.