Question

Consider the following statement/statements:

A. NITI Aayog in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) developed the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).

B. India’s national MPI has 10 indicators while Global MPI has 12 indicators.

Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct?

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B

Answer 1

Correct Answer: Both A and B

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Explanation:

1. Statement A:

   • NITI Aayog in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) developed the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
   • Correct: The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP and OPHI to measure multidimensional poverty at the national and sub-national levels.

2. Statement B:

   • India’s national MPI has 10 indicators while Global MPI has 12 indicators.
   • Correct: The National MPI is based on 10 indicators grouped into three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living.
   • The Global MPI uses 12 indicators, covering similar dimensions but with slightly broader criteria.

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Conclusion:

Both statements are factually correct.
Thus, the correct answer is Both A and B.