Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

Who collects the "Consumption expenditure" data which helps in estimating the poverty in India?

Options:

NITI Aayog

National Sample Survey Organization

Department for Rural Development

Central Statistical Committee

Correct Answer:

National Sample Survey Organization

Explanation:

The official data on poverty is now made available to the public by the NITI Aayog. It is estimated on the basis of consumption expenditure data collected by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) now called as National Statistical Office.