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Extreme Poverty Reduction:
a) 100 million
b) 151 million
c) 200 million
d) 171 million
- India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23.
- Extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $2.15/day, fell from 16.2% to 2.3%.
- India's poverty at the $3.65/day threshold reduced from 61.8% to 28.1%, lifting 378 million people out of poverty.
- The report emphasized significant progress in rural poverty reduction, narrowing the rural-urban poverty gap.
- Improved employment opportunities, targeted social welfare schemes, and better access to education and healthcare played key roles.
- Focus on gender equity and multi-dimensional poverty reduction added to the success.
- The report acknowledged remaining disparities and emphasized the need for sustained efforts in rural and urban areas.
Question:
Q.1 According to the World Bank's Poverty & Equity Brief (2025), how many people did India lift out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23?a) 100 million
b) 151 million
c) 200 million
d) 171 million
Answer: d) The report states that India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty (less than $2.15/day) in the given period.
