Question

Q. Consider the following statements about the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

The Global MPI stands for Multidimensional Poverty Index that is released by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The idea behind this index is to measure acute multidimensional poverty across developing countries using various indicators. It was developed by OPHI with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2010. It is a part of UNDP’s Human Development Report (HDR) and is released annually. The MPI represents the share of the population that is multidimensionally poor adjusted by the intensity of the deprivation suffered. Hence statement 1 is correct.

The MPI collects data using India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS). India scored 0.123 in MPI 2020 with a rank of 62. The headcount ratio of India in Global MPI 2020 was 27.91%.

The MPI ranks of India’s Neighbours in 2020 were:

1. Sri Lanka – 25
2. Nepal – 65
3. Bangladesh – 58
4. China – 30
5. Myanmar – 69
6. Pakistan – 73

Niti Aayog is the nodal agency for the MPI. It has also constituted a Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC). Hence statement 2 is incorrect.