General Studies Question 7

Question: The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
  1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level.
  2. Purchasing power parity at national level.
  3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Options:

A) Only 1

B) 2 and 3

C) 1 and 3

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Exp. [a] Multi-dimensional Poverty Index measures deprivation through Education, Health and Standard of Living. It does not cover PPP or budget related parameters.