The Union Ministry of Social Justice released its data about beggars in the country on March 23, 2018. Which Indian State has the highest number of beggars according to it?

Correct option is B

According to the data released by the Union Ministry of Social Justice in 2018, West Bengal recorded the highest number of beggars in India, with around 81,000 beggars. The report compiled data on the total number of beggars in India, which stood at over 400,000 at that time. West Bengal, followed by Uttar Pradesh, topped the list in terms of the number of people begging across the country.

Option (b) is correct: West Bengal had the highest number of beggars as per the 2018 report.