Number of poor and their proportion to the population in India in year 2011-12, was
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
In 1973-74, more than 320 million
people were below the poverty line. In
2011-12, this number has come
down to about 270 million. In terms of proportion, in 1973-74, about 55
percent of the total population was
below the poverty line. In 2011-12, it
has fallen to 22 percent.