With reference to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, consider the following statements:1.It has been published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).2.As per the index, Uttar Pradesh has registered the largest decline in the number of poor.3.As per the index, no other state in India has more than one-third of its population living in multidimensional poverty except Bihar.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, consider the following statements:
1.It has been published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
2.As per the index, Uttar Pradesh has registered the largest decline in the number of poor.
3.As per the index, no other state in India has more than one-third of its population living in multidimensional poverty except Bihar.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 has been released by Niti Aayog.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. As per the index, Uttar Pradesh has registered the largest decline in the number of poor. As per the index, no other state in India has more than one-third of its population living in multidimensional poverty except Bihar.

Source: ForumIAS

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