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 among indicators used in MPI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- Both NITI Aayog’s MPI and the global UNDP MPI use the Alkire-Foster methodology to identify poverty using a dual-cutoff counting method that measures poverty through multiple deprivations rather than income alone.
Statement 2 is correct
- NITI Aayog’s National MPI covers 12 indicators, compared to 10 in the global UNDP MPI.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- Maternal Health and Bank Account are indicators unique to NITI Aayog’s MPI. The global UNDP MPI does not include either of them. (The question is about MPI in general and not specific to NITI Aayog’s MPI. Please see the infographic).
