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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has emerged as the poorest state in India at all dimensions in the inaugural national MPI released by NITI Aayog?
A
Punjab
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As per the inaugural index, Bihar has been adjudged as the state with the highest level of multidimensional poverty. 51.91 per cent of the state’s population are multidimensionally poor.

Detailed explanation-2: -As you know there are some poor state in India, just like some of the Richest states. List Top 10 poorest states in India. Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).

Detailed explanation-3: -The SP chief was referring to the Niti Aayog’s MPI ranking report according to which Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India. As per the index, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, followed by 42.16 per cent in Jharkhand, 37.79 per cent in Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -The SP chief was referring to the Niti Aayog’s MPI ranking report, according to which, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh emerged as the poorest states in India. As per the index, 51.91% population of Bihar was poor, followed by 42.16 % in Jharkhand and 37.79% in Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -By Press Trust of India: Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to Niti Aayog’s first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report. As per the index, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, followed by 42.16 per cent in Jharkhand, 37.79 per cent in Uttar Pradesh.

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