UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 2 only

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

The Multidimensional Poverty Index uses the Alkire-Foster methodology to identify and measure overlapping deprivations, making statement 1 correct. NITI Aayog's national MPI uses twelve indicators across the dimensions of health, education and standard of living, making statement 2 correct. Maternal health and bank account are not common indicators shared between the NITI Aayog national MPI and the UNDP Global MPI, so statement 3 is incorrect.

Topics: economy, multidimensional poverty index, niti aayog, poverty