Explain why official poverty lines differ across Indian States and how these lines are updated over time. (Answer in 150 words)

The official poverty line in India is a monetary threshold to identify households unable to meet basic consumption needs. It is not uniform across States because price levels and consumption patterns differ geographically.

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