Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

In which year did the "Planning Commission" form a "Study Group" to identify the number of poor in the country?

Options:

1948

1955

1958

1962

Correct Answer:

1962

Explanation:

In post-independent India, there have been several attempts to work out a mechanism to identify the number of poor in the country. For instance, in 1962, the Planning Commission now called "NITI Aayog" formed a Study Group.