Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):
- MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.
- MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.
- 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?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
NITI Aayog's National MPI uses the Alkire-Foster (OPHI) methodology (1 correct). India's MPI adds Maternal Health and Bank Account to UNDP's 10 indicators, taking the total to 12 across the same 3 dimensions of health, education and standard of living (2 correct). Statement 3 is wrong because Maternal Health and Bank Account are India-specific additions, not common with UNDP's global MPI — UNDP's MPI has only 10 indicators and does not include either. Hence 1 and 2 only. Read more: Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): Alkire-Foster Method, NITI Aayog MPI, and India’s Progress.