Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has registered a significant decline in multidimensional poverty in recent years.
2.The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) covers a greater number of indicators than the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (GMPI).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. India has registered a significant decline in multidimensional poverty in recent years. According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report by NITI Aayog, India’s multidimensional poverty rate declined from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23.
Statement 2 is correct. The National MPI for India uses 12 indicators across three equally weighted dimensions: health, education, and standard of living. On the other hand, the Global MPI, employs 10 indicators under 3 dimensions.
Source: Forum IAS
