According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021, which Union Territory has the lowest proportion of poor?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Puducherry.
The Union Territory with the lowest proportion of multidimensionally poor people, according to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index, 2021, is Puducherry, at 1.72% .
The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for 2021, based on NFHS data, revealed the percentage of people living in multidimensional poverty across Indian states and UTs. Among Union Territories, Puducherry had the lowest share of poor individuals at just 1.72%, followed by Lakshadweep (1.82%), the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (4.30%), and Delhi (4.79%) . This indicates that Puducherry had the most favorable overall social indicators in terms of health, education, and standard of living among all UTs in India at that time.