Correct option is A
The correct answer is option (A) Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys
- To estimate extreme poverty in India, the Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) are the primary data source.
- These surveys collect detailed information about the consumption patterns and expenditures of households, including data on food, clothing, housing, education, and healthcare.
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- National Census data: While the national census provides demographic and population data.
- Agricultural production data: Agricultural production data primarily helps track crop yields, farming patterns, and food security.
- National Income data: National income data (such as GDP) provides information on the overall economic performance of a country.