Consider the following:
1. Nutrition
2. Maternal Health
3. Cooking Fuel
4. Years of Schooling
5. Bank Account

How many of the above given items are indicators of the Multi-dimensional Poverty Index of India ?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five

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Consider the following:
1. Nutrition
2. Maternal Health
3. Cooking Fuel
4. Years of Schooling
5. Bank Account

How many of the above given items are indicators of the Multi-dimensional Poverty Index of India ?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) includes 12 indicators categorized under three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living.

Item 1 is correct : Nutrition is part of the health dimension.

Item 2 is correct : Maternal Health is also included in the health dimension.

Item 3 is correct : Cooking Fuel falls under the standard of living dimension.

Item 4 is correct : Years of Schooling is part of the education dimension.

Item 5 is correct : Bank Account is included in the standard of living dimension.

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Consider the following: 1. Nutrition 2. Maternal Health 3. Cooking Fuel 4. Years of Schooling 5. Bank Account How many of the above given items are indicators of the Multi-dimensional Poverty Index of India ? (a) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only four (d) All five