UPSC 1996: Assertion (A): Though India’s national income has gone up several fold since 1947, there has been no marked improvement in the per capita income level. Reason (R): Sizeable proportion of the population of India is still living below the poverty line. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

The correct answer is option (b): Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 70. It falls under Indian Economy > National Income & Economic Growth.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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