BPSC CCE Prelims
Poverty Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Detailed Explanation:

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), now part of the National Statistical Office (NSO), conducts the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) which provides data for determining the poverty line.

The NSSO surveys collect detailed data on consumption patterns, income, and expenditure of households across India, which forms the basis for poverty estimation by expert committees and the Planning Commission/NITI Aayog.

Detailed Explanation:

The 68th NSSO round (2011-12) used the Tendulkar methodology and established the poverty line at Rs. 33.33 per capita per day for urban areas (Statement 1 is true). The survey revealed that 21.9% of India's population was living below the poverty line (Statement 2 is true).

Statement 3 claims 33.35% of the population was below the poverty line, which contradicts the official figure of 21.9% and is therefore incorrect.

Therefore, Statement 3 is the false statement, making Option 3 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Extension Service (NES) was launched on 2 October 1953 as India's first comprehensive rural development program, aiming to improve agriculture, health, education, and sanitation in villages through community participation.

It preceded the Community Development Programme (CDP) expansion and laid the foundation for subsequent rural development initiatives in independent India.

Therefore, 1953 is the correct year, making Option 1 the correct answer.