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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q49

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As per National Multidimensional Poverty Index - Baseline Report, published by NITI Aayog in 2021, what percentage of population in urban areas is poor?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 8.81%

  1. As per the 2021 NITI Aayog National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Baseline Report, 8.81% of India's urban populace is classified as impoverished. The MPI uses a variety of deprivations, such as living standards, health, and education, to calculate poverty. This index offers a deeper, more holistic view of poverty than merely income distribution.
  2. To effectively target interventions and improve living conditions for vulnerable groups in urban areas, the report aims to identify and address the various facets of poverty.