Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following committees was set up in India for identification of BPL families in Urban Areas?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Hashim Committee

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hashim Committee”.
The committee set up for the identification of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in urban areas in India is the Hashim Committee.

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