What percentage of the Indian population was estimated to be living below the poverty line in 2011-12?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 21.9%.
In 2011–12, it was estimated that 21.9% of the Indian population was living below the poverty line.
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Rural areas: 25.7%
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Urban areas: 13.7%
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Overall (combined): 21.9%
This estimate was based on the Tendulkar Committee methodology, which calculated poverty based on monthly per capita expenditure and basic calorie intake norms.