As per NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) – 2021, which state has the highest percentage of people who are poor?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A)  ​Bihar

According to the first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report by NITI Aayog, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh are the poorest states in India.

• Bihar has the highest poverty rate, with 51.91% of its population living in poverty.
• Jharkhand follows with a poverty rate of 42.16%, and Uttar Pradesh has a poverty rate of 37.79%.

Information booster:

The Per Capita Poverty is calculated based on the general conditions in the state.

• Health: Includes child and adolescent mortality, healthcare access for pregnant women, and availability of nutritious food.
• Education: Based on school attendance and the number of years of schooling.
• Standard of Living: This includes access to cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing quality, ownership of assets, and having a bank account.

On the other hand, Kerala has the lowest poverty rate among Indian states.