Multiple choice

On the basis of the study done by the Govt. of India, various states were divided into two groups ‘Low Poverty States’ and ‘High Poverty States’. Which of the following is not a low poverty state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Orissa

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Orissa (now Odisha) has historically been classified as a high poverty state in India, whereas states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have generally performed better in poverty reduction metrics.