According to NITI Aayog Progress Review 2023, which one of the following districts of Rajasthan has highest ‘Multidimensional Poverty Index’?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Karauli
Explanation:
• As per NITI Aayog Progress Review 2023, Karauli district has the highest level of multidimensional poverty in Rajasthan.
• The MPI considers health, education and standard of living indicators.
• Karauli shows consistently high deprivation in housing, sanitation and basic services.
• Tribal & backward eastern districts rank highest in poverty indicators.
• Karauli remains one of the least developed districts of the state.
Information Booster:
• Rajasthan has shown significant reduction in poverty overall but inter-district disparities remain high.
• Eastern & southern districts score poorly on human development metrics.
Additional Knowledge:
Dholpur (Option a) — High poverty, but not the highest MPI.
Banswara (Option c) — Tribal district with high MPI, but lower than Karauli.
Pratapgarh (Option d) — Also high-poverty district, but not rank-1.