According to the Tendulkar methodology, what was the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas in 2011-12?
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A.
0.257
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B.
0.2
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C.
0.275
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D.
0.155
Correct Answer:
A. 0.257
Explanation:
According to the Tendulkar methodology, the estimated percentage of people living below the poverty line in rural India for the year 2011-12 was 25.7%. This figure was part of a larger report by the Planning Commission, which also estimated urban poverty at 13.7% and the national average at 21.9% for the same period. The methodology updated the poverty line to a monthly per capita consumption expenditure of 816 rupees for rural areas to account for spending on health and education alongside calorie intake.
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