Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Economic Survey 2020-21?

A. Economic Survey 2020-21 constructs a Bare Necessities Index (BNI) at the rural, urban and all India level.

B. In most of the States the access to the Bare Necessities for the household in 2018 is not better compared to 2012.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Economic Survey 2020-21 constructs a Bare Necessities Index (BNI) at the rural, urban and all India level. The BNI summarises 26 indicators on five dimensions viz., water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, and other facilities. In most of the States the access to the Bare Necessities for the household in 2018 is significantly better compared to 2012.