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Question

Which among the following in India is the Nodal agency for estimation of poverty at the national and state level ?

  1. Finance Commission
  2. Rural Ministry
  3. Home Ministry
  4. Planning Commission

Answer:

Option D: Planning Commission

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Planning Commission”.

The Planning Commission was the nodal agency for the estimation of poverty at the national and state levels in India. However, the Planning Commission has been replaced by the NITI Aayog.