Over the years, the percentage of Indian population below poverty line has _______.
A
decreased
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B
increased
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C
remained constant
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D
has not shown any specific trend
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Solution
The correct option is A decreased Estimates of poverty made by the Planning Commission from 1973-74 to 1999-2000 are given in above table for the national level. The poverty ratio has declined to around 38.9 percent in 1987-88 and to 36 percent in 1993-94. The poverty ratio for All India has declined to 26 percent in 1999-2000. Thus over the years, the percentage of Indian population below the poverty line has decreased.