Which one of the following indicators is included in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? (a) Years of schooling (b) Literacy rate (c) Life expectancy (d) Per capita income

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Q: 33 (CDS-I/2023)
Which one of the following indicators is included in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
(a) Years of schooling
(b) Literacy rate
(c) Life expectancy
(d) Per capita income

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

CDS-I

The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023, as reported by NITI Aayog, includes 12 indicators that are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among these indicators, "Years of schooling" is included as a measure of educational attainment, which is a key component of the MPI. The other options, such as literacy rate, life expectancy, and per capita income, are not specifically listed as indicators in the National MPI. The MPI focuses on multiple dimensions of poverty, including education, health, and living standards, with specific indicators like years of schooling, child mortality, nutrition, and access to basic services.