Q. Which of the following organization collects every data on poverty in India?
a) MGNERGA
b) NSSO
c) SJSRY
d) None of these
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: NSSO
Explanation: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) is the organization responsible for collecting data on various socio-economic aspects in India, including poverty. It conducts large-scale surveys and provides statistical data that helps in understanding the poverty levels, employment, consumption patterns, and other related indicators in the country.
The other options are not correct because:
– MGNERGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) is a government scheme aimed at providing employment to rural households, not collecting poverty data.
– SJSRY (Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana) is a scheme for urban employment and poverty alleviation, but it does not collect data on poverty.
– None of these is incorrect because NSSO does collect poverty-related data.
Hence, the correct answer is NSSO.