Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- Bihar: According to the latest data, Bihar has consistently reported the *highest* poverty ratio among all Indian states. A large chunk of its population still lives below the poverty line.

- Jharkhand: Poverty levels are high here too, but not as high as Bihar. It used to be worse right after it split from Bihar, but things have improved a bit.

- Odisha: Odisha’s poverty rate used to be dire, but over the last decade, it’s dropped a lot, thanks to aggressive welfare and development schemes.

- Uttar Pradesh: It’s a huge state with big numbers on almost everything, including poverty, but on a *percentage* basis, it doesn’t top the list—Bihar does.

So, the correct answer is:

? Option 1: Bihar