Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

What proportion of poor in India reside in villages?

Options:

More than half

More than two- third

More than three-fifth

More than three-fourth

Correct Answer:

More than three-fourth

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: More than three-fourth 

In 1973-74, more than 80 per cent of the poor resided in rural areas and this situation has not changed even in 2011-12. This means that more than three-fourth of the poor in India still reside in villages.