Several members of the Indian government have argued that poverty in India should be calculated according to how many calories per day people consume, not in relation to their incomes. What sort of measure of poverty would this be?

A) vertical
B) structural
C) absolute
D) relative

Absolute

A term referring to something that is complete and total, often used in contexts where conditions or principles are not subject to any exceptions or variations.

Calories

Units of energy used to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, crucial for human survival and health.