Multiple choice

Govt. in its mid-term review 2007-08 estimated the percentage of people below the poverty line at:

  1. 25%

  2. 22%

  3. 20%

  4. 18%

  5. 15%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the mid-term review of the 11th Five Year Plan (around 2007-08), the Planning Commission estimated the poverty ratio to be approximately 22%. This figure was used to track progress against developmental goals.

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