The correct answer is (a) Almora.
According to the Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2021-22, Almora district has the highest multi-dimensional poverty in the state. The survey found that 41.2% of the population in Almora district is multidimensionally poor, meaning they are deprived in at least three of the following five dimensions: health, education, standard of living, assets, and social exclusion.
The other districts in the state with high levels of multidimensional poverty are Pithoragarh (38.1%), Bageshwar (36.9%), Chamoli (36.2%), and Uttarkashi (35.7%).
The survey also found that the level of multidimensional poverty is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. In rural areas, 42.4% of the population is multidimensionally poor, while in urban areas, the figure is 28.8%.
The survey’s findings suggest that the government needs to take targeted measures to address multidimensional poverty in the state. These measures could include providing access to quality education and healthcare, improving the standard of living, and reducing social exclusion.