The average citizen of India in 2008 had
A)less real income than the typical resident of Canda in 1870.
B)less real income than the typical resident of the United Kingdom in 1870.
C)higher real income than a resident of Japan in 2008.
D)higher real income than a resident of China in 2008.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to economic historians, the average citizen of India had less real income than the typical resident of the United Kingdom in 1870. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as the average citizen of India had a higher real income than the typical resident of Canada in 1870. Option C is also incorrect as the real income of the average citizen of India was lower than that of Japan in 2008. Option D is incorrect as the real income of the average citizen of India was lower than that of China in 2008.

The Average Citizen of India in 2008 Had