Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) ₹ 1726
Key Details:
Additional Information:
- According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, the Average Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE) for the rural areas of Uttarakhand in 2011-12 was ₹ 1726.
- MPCE Definition:
- The average expenditure incurred per person per month, a key indicator of living standards.
- Rural vs Urban:
- Rural areas generally have lower per capita expenditure compared to urban areas due to differences in infrastructure, employment, and consumption patterns.
- National Comparison:
- Uttarakhand's rural MPCE was higher than the national rural average of ₹ 1287 in 2011-12.
- According to the PIB:
- The average monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) in rural India for 2022–2023 is estimated to be ₹ 3,773, representing an increase of 164% from 2011–2012.