Which of the following pairs of states has successfully reduced poverty through agricultural growth?

Punjab and Delhi

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Gujarat and Maharashtra

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Punjab and Haryana

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Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

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Solution

The correct option is C Punjab and Haryana
The poverty ratio in India was 45% during 1993–1994, which reduced to 22% by 2011–2012. The states adopted different strategies, attempting to overcome the issue. Notably, Punjab and Haryana have succeeded in reducing poverty on the back of high agricultural growth rates.

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