Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of UNDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Pov - MCQ (English)

UPSC CSE PRELIMS2026General Studies

Poverty Measurement

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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 UNDP.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A — 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

MPI is calculated using the Alkire-Foster methodology. It also accepts that NITI Aayog's MPI uses 12 indicators. Statement 3 is rejected because Bank Account is a NITI-specific addition, not a common indicator shared with the global UNDP MPI.