Economy PYQ 16 of 50 · Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development

As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-2021, what proportion of households in Bihar live in a pucca house?

  1. AOne-half
  2. BOne-fourth
  3. CTwo-thirds
  4. DOne-third

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Correct answer: (d) One-third

Explanation

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019–21, only about 34% of households in Bihar live in a pucca house, roughly one-third. About 54% live in semi-pucca houses and the rest in kachcha houses.

Bihar's share of pucca houses is well below the national average, which reflects its low urbanisation and income levels.

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