UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 99
Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):
- MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.
- MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.
- Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: India’s National Multidimensional Poverty Index applies Alkire–Foster measurement and expands the global index to 12 indicators; its extra indicators are not part of the UNDP global MPI.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - The Alkire–Foster counting approach underlies the MPI.
Statement 2: Correct - NITI Aayog’s national MPI uses 12 indicators spanning health, education and living standards.
Statement 3: Incorrect - Maternal Health and Bank Account are additions in India’s national MPI and are not both common to the UNDP global MPI.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 2.
D: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 1.