The correct answer is (b) 31%.
The Planning Commission of India released data in April 2011 that showed that the poverty rate in India had declined to 31% in 2009-10. This was a significant decrease from the 37% poverty rate in 2004-05. The decline in poverty was attributed to a number of factors, including economic growth, government programs, and social development.
The Planning Commission’s data was based on a survey of over 500,000 households. The survey found that the number of people living below the poverty line had declined from 450 million in 2004-05 to 363 million in 2009-10. The decline in poverty was most pronounced in rural areas, where the poverty rate fell from 34% to 28%. The poverty rate in urban areas also declined, but at a slower pace, from 23% to 20%.
The decline in poverty in India is a significant achievement. It is a sign that the country’s economic growth is benefiting the poor. However, there is still much work to be done. The Planning Commission’s data shows that over 300 million people in India are still living below the poverty line. The government and civil society organizations need to continue to work to reduce poverty and improve the lives of the poor.
The other options are incorrect. Option (a) is incorrect because the poverty rate in India in 2009-10 was 31%, not 30%. Option (c) is incorrect because the poverty rate in India in 2009-10 was 31%, not 32%. Option (d) is incorrect because the poverty rate in India in 2009-10 was 31%, not 33%.