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Question

Which of the following fixes the poverty line in India?

  1. Central Council of Ministers
  2. Lok Sabha
  3. Rajya Sabha
  4. Planning Commission (Now Niti Ayog)

Answer:

Option D: Planning Commission (Now Niti Ayog)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Planning Commission (Now Niti Ayog)”.

Planning Commission (Now Niti Ayog) is responsible for fixing the poverty line in India. It collects data through the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and uses this data to calculate the poverty line based on consumption expenditure.