According to Census 2011, what is the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 25.7%.
According to the Census 2011 and data from the Planning Commission based on the Tendulkar Committee methodology, around 25.7% of the rural population in India was estimated to be living below the poverty line. This estimate was based on consumption expenditure data from the National Sample Survey (NSS) 68th round conducted in 2011-12. Poverty in rural areas was significantly higher compared to urban regions, where the poverty rate was about 13.7%. These figures were used to formulate policies targeting rural development, employment generation, and food security, aiming to uplift the economically weaker sections of society in rural India.