2023 · Q116
According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) constructed by the NITI Aayog, a household is considered deprived if
- 1a single member of the household is identified as under-nourished
- 2the body mass index of a woman member, between 15 years and 49 years of age, is below 18.5 kg/m2
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Under the NITI Aayog National MPI, the nutrition indicator marks a household deprived if any member is undernourished — a child (0-59 months) stunted/wasted/underweight or an adult with low BMI (statement 1 true) — and specifically if any woman aged 15-49 has a BMI below 18.5 kg/m² (statement 2 true). Both conditions independently indicate deprivation, so both statements are correct.