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Geography GK · Q21

Population And Tribes In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 21

Q21

What percentage of Indian population is below poverty line?

A.
Less than 30
Answer
B.
30% to 35%
C.
More than 35% but less than 40%
D.
40% to 45%

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to official release of government of India in 2012. 22% of its population was below the poverty line. World Bank in 2011 estimated it to be 23.6%.