Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index?

• A. It ranks countries on the basis of ten parameters.
• B. It is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
• C. India ranked 52nd out of 107 countries in 2020.
• D. It does not evaluate on the basis of access to safe drinking water.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

It is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index is prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It ranks countries on the basis of ten parameters, which includes the likes of child malnourishment, schooling, child mortality, access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, and more. In 2020, India ranked 62nd out of 107 countries in the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index.