Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

As per the Planning Commission Report of 1999-2000 the highest percentage of people living below the poverty line is in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bihar”.
According to a January 2024 data, Bihar has the highest percentage of people living below the poverty line in India, with 26.59% of its population in 2022-23.

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