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According to Census 2011 (based on Tendulakar Committee recommendations), what is the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas?

  1. A
    27.09%
  2. B
    13.04%
  3. C
    25.70%
  4. D
    18.90%

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According to the official estimates based on the Tendulkar Committee methodology using 2011 data, the poverty ratio in rural areas was estimated at 25.70%, while in urban areas it was 13.70%, bringing the pan-India national poverty percentage to 21.90%.

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According to Census 2011 (based on Tendulakar Committee recommendations), what is the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas?
A
27.09%
B
13.04%
C
25.70%
D
18.90%

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