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Question

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

  1. Bihar
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Orissa
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer:

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.