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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which Indian organisation is responsible for collecting data on poverty in the country?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. National Sample Survey Organisation

  • The National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) surveys households in both rural and urban areas to ascertain the minimal amount necessary to meet basic needs; as a result, the population is divided into two categories: above and below the poverty line.
  • The task force of NITI Aayog now estimates poverty in India by calculating the poverty line using information gathered by the National Sample Survey Office, which is part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).
  • The Planning Commission, an influential policy think tank, was replaced by NITI Aayog, which was previously in charge of determining India's poverty line.