Question : The poverty line in India is based on the survey conducted by which of the following?
Option 1: Ministry of Finance
Option 2: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Option 3: Ministry of Rural Development
Option 4: National Statistical Office (NSO)
Correct Answer: National Statistical Office (NSO)
Solution : The correct answer is the National Statistical Office (NSO).
The poverty line in India is primarily based on surveys conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The NSSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, conducts periodic surveys to collect data on various aspects of economic and social life, including income and consumption patterns. These surveys provide valuable information on poverty lines and poverty rates in India.
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