Question

According to the All India Debt and Indebtedness Survey- 2019 Report, what percentage of cultivator households in rural areas were indebted as on 30th June, 2018?

• A. 40.3%
• B. 28.2%
• C. 20.6%
• D. 22.4%

Hint:

Remember the rural incidence of indebtedness numbers from NSS 77th round:
- Cultivator households: $40.3%$ (Highest)
- Non-cultivator households: $28.2%$
- All rural households: $35.0%$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The National Statistical Office (NSO) conducts the All India Debt and Indebtedness Survey (AIDIS) to estimate the level of assets, liabilities, and capital expenditures of rural and urban households.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The All India Debt and Indebtedness Survey was carried out during the NSS 77th Round (January – December 2019), with the reference date for household debt collection set as 30th June, 2018.
The survey measures the Incidence of Indebtedness (IOI), which represents the percentage of households having any outstanding debt on the reference date.
Key statistics from the NSS 77th Round report:
- Incidence of Indebtedness in Rural Areas:
- Cultivator Households: 40.3%
- Non-cultivator Households: 28.2%
- All Rural Households: 35.0%
- Incidence of Indebtedness in Urban Areas:
- Self-employed Households: 27.5%
- Other Households: 20.6%
- All Urban Households: 22.4%
The question asks for the percentage of indebted cultivator households in rural areas, which is $40.3%$.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct percentage is $40.3%$, which corresponds to Option (A).