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The following table shows the poverty ratios (%) in India for different years according to the Tendulkar Committee methodology and answer the question.
|
Year |
Rural |
Urban |
Total |
|
1993-94 |
50.1 |
31.8 |
45.3 |
|
2004-05 |
41.8 |
25.7 |
37.2 |
|
2009-10 |
33.8 |
20.9 |
29.8 |
|
2011-12 |
25.7 |
13.7 |
21.9 |
As per the data given above which year has the highest poverty ratio for urban areas?
- 2004-05
- 2009-10
- 1993-94
- 2011-12
Answer:
Answer by Student
The correct answer is (A): 1993-94
Detailed Answer by Teachoo
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To answer this question, we need to compare the poverty ratios for urban areas in different years given in the table. The poverty ratio is the percentage of people living below the poverty line, which is the minimum level of income or consumption needed to meet basic needs. The higher the poverty ratio, the more people are poor.
Let’s check all the options
- Option (A) 2004-05 - The poverty ratio for urban areas in this year is 25.7%, which is lower than 31.8% in 1993-94. So, this is incorrect . ❌
- Option (B) 2009-10 - The poverty ratio for urban areas in this year is 20.9%, which is lower than 31.8% in 1993-94. So, this is incorrect . ❌
- Option (C) 1993-94 - The poverty ratio for urban areas in this year is 31.8%, which is the highest among all the years given in the table. So, this is correct .✅
- Option (D) 2011-12 - The poverty ratio for urban areas in this year is 13.7%, which is the lowest among all the years given in the table. So, this is incorrect . ❌
Thus, option (C) is correct .
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