Question

Multidimensional poverty index includes:

i. Health
ii. Education
iii. Living Standard

Select correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

  1. only i is correct
  2. only ii and iii are correct
  3. only i and ii are correct
  4. i, ii and iii are correct

Answer:

Option D: i, ii and iii are correct

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “i, ii and iii are correct”.

MPI uses three dimensions and ten indicators which are:

1) Education: Years of schooling and child enrollment (1/6 weightage each, total 2/6);
2) Health: Child mortality and nutrition (1/6 weightage each, total 2/6);
3) Standard of living: Electricity, flooring, drinking water, sanitation, cooking fuel and assets (1/18 weightage each, total 2/6).