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Bihar state has what percentage of poor population of the country as per Economic Survey of India 2023-24?
Between 11% and 15%
Between 26% and 30%
Between 5% and 10%
Between 16% and 25%
Between 16% and 25%
Remember that Bihar consistently has one of the highest poverty ratios in India; historical data clusters it significantly above 20%, ruling out low-percentage options.
Data source: Economic Survey of India 2023-24, Question: Percentage of poor population in Bihar.
Ppercent=Total PopulationIndiaPoor PopulationBihar×100
Remember that Bihar consistently has one of the highest poverty ratios in India; historical data clusters it significantly above 20%, ruling out low-percentage options.
Confusing the total population percentage of Bihar with the poverty headcount ratio of Bihar; the question asks for Bihar's share of India's total poor.
Data Identification
According to the multidimensional poverty indices cited in the Economic Survey 2023-24, Bihar accounts for a substantial portion of India's total poor population.
Biharpoor share≈20–25%
Verifying against Options
Comparing the estimated value (approx 21-23%) against the provided ranges in the options.
16%<21%<25%⟹Option D
D is correct because, according to the NITI Aayog's multidimensional poverty reports highlighted in the Economic Survey 2023-24, Bihar contributes to approximately 22-23% of the total poor population of India.
This data point is frequently linked to questions regarding the 'Poverty Headcount Ratio' and regional development indices in Bihar-specific PSC exams.
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