Which organisation is associated with the estimation of the poverty line in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. National Sample Survey Organisation.
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducts surveys to estimate India's poverty line every five years. The NSSO operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). The data collected by NSSO is utilized by NITI Aayog, which succeeded the Planning Commission, to calculate and update the poverty line.