Question

The poverty incidence in India reduced from 54.9% in 1973-74 to 29.5% in 2011-12. Which official institution reported this decline?

• A. NITI Aayog
• B. Reserve Bank of India
• C. Planning Commission, Government of India
• D. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Planning Commission, Government of India

• The Planning Commission (GoI, 2014) reported the reduction in poverty levels based on the Tendulkar methodology.