The NSSO conducts large-scale sample surveys, including the Consumption Expenditure Survey, which provides the data basis for estimating poverty levels in India.
Which of the following organization collects every data on poverty in India?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: India: Population (Population Size, Growth, and Distribution)
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- Consider the following statements regarding Census 2011 : The mascot of Census 2011 was a female enumerator. Bihar is the most densely populated State in India with 1102 persons per sq. km. 2001 - 2011 is the first decade [with exception of 1911 - 1921] which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade. Dadra and Nagar Haveli has the lowest sex ratio among all the States/UTs of India. The logo of Census 2011 comprises of figures of Adult Female, Female Child, Adult Male and Male Child. Which of the above statements are correct ?
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- Statement 1 : A major issue highlighted by census 2011 is that there are around 50 lakh less children in age group 0-6 years in census 2011 than census 2001. Statement 2 : Population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 is lower than the Population growth rate between 1991 and 2001.
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