Historically, Union Territories like Delhi and Chandigarh, and states like Goa, have had significantly higher per capita incomes compared to the national average and most other states. In the specific period of 2009-10, Delhi consistently ranked highest among all states and UTs in terms of per capita income. Chandigarh and Goa also had high per capita incomes but were typically lower than Delhi's figure.
According to the announcement by Government of India in March, 2011, which State U.T. recorded the highest per capita income during 2009-10?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · Topic: National Income & Gross Domestic Product (Per Capita Income and its significance)
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