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Art & Culture·Easy

A household is said to be multi-dimensionally poor in accordance with the Multidimensional Poverty Index. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the household? 1. The household is suffering from ‘extreme poverty’, but not ‘acute poverty’. 2. The household is deprived of clean cooking fuel. 3. The household is deprived of reliable electricity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A household is said to be multi-dimensionally poor in accordance with the Multidimensional Poverty Index. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the household?

1. The household is suffering from ‘extreme poverty’, but not ‘acute poverty’.

2. The household is deprived of clean cooking fuel.

3. The household is deprived of reliable electricity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

  1. a.

    1 only

  2. b.

    1 and 3 only

  3. c.

    2 and 3 only

    Correct answer
  4. d.

    None of the above

Explanation

• The multidimensional Poverty Index of the UNDP shows deprivations on multiple fronts and thus, is a reflection of ‘acute poverty’.

• The World Bank’s measure of poverty is based on income level and thus, is a reflection of ‘extreme poverty’.

• The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) tracks deprivation across three dimensions and 10 indicators:

1. Health (child mortality, nutrition)

2. Education (years of schooling, enrollment)

3. Standard of living (water, sanitation, electricity, cooking fuel, floor, assets)

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