According to poverty statistics in India (2011-12), what is the percentage of population in Chandigarh, below the poverty line?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e.21.81%.
According to the poverty statistics released by the Planning Commission of India for the year 2011–12, the percentage of population living below the poverty line (BPL) in Chandigarh was recorded at 21.81%. This figure was based on the Tendulkar Committee methodology, which considered monthly per capita consumption expenditure as the basis for poverty estimation. Despite being a union territory and one of the more urbanized and developed regions of India, Chandigarh faced significant income disparities, with a sizeable portion of its population lacking access to basic needs such as adequate housing, nutrition, and healthcare. The data highlights the hidden poverty in urban pockets.