With reference to the India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements: 1. It measures income inequality across different states. 2. Alkire-Foster methodology is used for calculating the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in India. 3. Twelve indicators are included in India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index. 4. Maternal health and bank accounts are included in India's National MPI but they are not part of the Global MPI. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements:
1.It measures income inequality across different states.
2.Alkire-Foster methodology is used for calculating the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in India.
3.Twelve indicators are included in India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index.
4.Maternal health and bank accounts are included in India’s National MPI but they are not part of the Global MPI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures multiple deprivations across health, education, and standard of living.

Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct. The Alkire-Foster Methodology is used for calculating India’s National MPI. India’s National MPI includes twelve indicators across three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living. India’s National MPI includes maternal health and bank accounts, which are not part of the Global MPI.

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