Question

Consider the following statements about the Human Poverty Index:

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1&3
• B. Only 2&3
• C. Only 1&2
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

HPI is used to measure the shortfall in human development. The four indicators used to measure it are:

• The probability of not surviving till the age of 40,
• The adult illiteracy rate,
• The number of people who do not have access to clean water, and
• The number of small children who are underweight.