Demography: Multidimensional Poverty Index: practice question

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PSM · Demography: Multidimensional Poverty Index

Sample item

The Multidimensional Poverty Index measures deprivation across which three dimensions?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Health, education and standard of living

The global MPI uses ten indicators grouped into health, education and standard of living. India's national MPI of NITI Aayog follows the same structure.

Option by option

  • A. Housing, caste and religion

    Caste and religion are not indicators.

  • B. Income, wealth and employment

    Income is not the basis of the MPI.

  • C. Health, education and standard of living (correct)

    Correct. Health, education and living standards.

  • D. Nutrition, sanitation and literacy only

    It has three dimensions with ten indicators, not only these.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Health, education and standard of living. The global MPI uses ten indicators grouped into health, education and standard of living.

Why is "Housing, caste and religion" not the answer?

Caste and religion are not indicators.

Why is "Income, wealth and employment" not the answer?

Income is not the basis of the MPI.

Why is "Nutrition, sanitation and literacy only" not the answer?

It has three dimensions with ten indicators, not only these.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography: Multidimensional Poverty Index in PSM. India's national MPI of NITI Aayog follows the same structure.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Demography: Multidimensional Poverty Index?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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