Question

    In which year was the Lakdawala Committee on Poverty established?

    A 1982 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1993 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1990 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1989 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Lakdawala Committee was set up in 1993 to review the methodology for poverty estimation in India. The committee's recommendations led to significant changes in how poverty is measured, emphasizing calorie consumption and updating poverty lines using consumer price indexes.

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