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Prelims 2026

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EconomyEconomic Growth, Development and PlanningPoverty and Development MeasurementMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Poverty and Development Measurement

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2026 · Q100

Prelims 2026, question 100: Poverty and Development Measurement

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 ?

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Prelims 2019

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EconomyEconomic Growth, Development and PlanningPoverty and Development MeasurementEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
state poverty-line variation · Poverty and Development Measurement
Related topics:
Inflation, Price Indices and Price Stability

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2019 · Q24

Prelims 2019, question 24: Poverty and Development Measurement

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

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Prelims 2012

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EconomyEconomic Growth, Development and PlanningPoverty and Development MeasurementMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Poverty and Development Measurement
Related topics:
Health, Nutrition and Human Development Indicators
2012 · Q32

Prelims 2012, question 32: Poverty and Development Measurement

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 :

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