SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

The Suresh Tendulkar committee was formed in 2005 for _______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. poverty estimates.

  • The Suresh Tendulkar Committee was established in 2005 specifically to revise the methodology for estimating poverty in India.

  • It introduced new parameters and updated poverty lines to reflect changes in consumption patterns and inflation.

  • The committee aimed to provide a more accurate and realistic assessment of poverty in India, influencing policy formulation.

  • Its recommendations helped in understanding poverty levels more comprehensively and addressing poverty alleviation programs effectively.