Question

Who has given the concept of 'Bimaru States'?

• A. Ashish Bose
• B. Amartya Sen
• C. D. P. Mukherjee
• D. I. P. Desai

Hint:

Bimaru States = Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh; coined by Ashish Bose.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The term Bimaru States was coined by Ashish Bose to describe the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, which were characterized by high poverty, low literacy, and inadequate development indicators during the 1980s. These states were perceived as lagging behind in terms of socio-economic progress. \[ \boxed{\text{Option A}} \]