Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to Census 2011, what is the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 25.70%.
Key Points
- The definition of the poverty line include a combination of calorie intake and income/expenditure.
- The Tendulkar Committee (2009) recommended for estimating the poverty line based on consumption expenditure.
- The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducts surveys.
- These figures help in the allocation of schemes like MGNREGA, PDS, and other direct cash transfer schemes.
Additional Information
- The Census of 2011, which was the 15th in this series and the 7th after independence.
- The sex ratio was found to be 940 females for every 1000 males.
- Major religious groups included Hindus (79.8%), Muslims (14.2%), Christians (2.3%), Sikhs (1.7%), Buddhists (0.7%), and others.
- Scheduled Castes comprised about 16.6% of the population, while Scheduled Tribes made up about 8.6%.
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