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Despite economic growth, many states in India are still considered poor. Which of the following states have recorded more than 30% of their population as living in poverty?

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Assam
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Kerala
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Jharkhand
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Odisha
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The correct option is D Odisha
Despite the economic growth in the country, there are many states that have recorded high levels of poverty in the last few decades. Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha have more than 30% of their population living in poverty. On the other hand, Kerala is among the states that have registered a lower level of poverty.

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