Question

Which of the following is/are used to measure the dimensions of Multidimensional Poverty Index?

• A. Mean years of schooling
• B. Child mortality rate
• C. Happiness
• D. Availability of electricity

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Availability of electricity

Ten indicators are established based on dimensions namely, health, education, and living standards of people. Nutrition and child mortality or the mortality rate of children under the age of five have been established under health, years of schooling and school attendance under education, and indicators such as cooking fuel, sanitation, water, electricity, floor, and assets under standard of living.