Question

Scale for measuring socio-economic status in urban areas ONLY widely used in India is:

• A. Pareek and Kulshrestha Scale
• B. Kuppuswamy Scale
• C. B G Prasad Scale
• D. Hollingshed Scale

Hint:

The Kuppuswamy Scale takes into account income, education, and occupation to assess socio-economic status in urban areas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify socio-economic status scales.
The Kuppuswamy Scale (2) is a commonly used tool in India for measuring socio-economic status, especially in urban settings.

- While the Pareek and Kulshrestha Scale (1) and the B G Prasad Scale (3) are also utilized, the Kuppuswamy Scale is the most prevalent in urban areas.

- The Hollingshed Scale (4) sees limited use in India.