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Question

As per 1991 2011 census, the percentage of rural population living in pucca houses is largest in:

  1. Goa
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Kerala
  4. Punjab

Answer:

Option A: Goa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Goa”.

According to the 2011 census, Goa had the highest percentage of rural households living in pucca houses, at 76%. In comparison, the state with the lowest percentage was Odisha, at 29.5%.