2023 · Q87
Which one of the following indicators is included in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- AYears of schooling
- BLiteracy rate
- CLife expectancy
- DPer capital income
Explanation
The NITI Aayog National Multidimensional Poverty Index uses 12 indicators across health, education and living standards, including 'years of schooling' (no household member aged 10+ has completed six years of schooling = deprived) under the education dimension. Literacy rate, life expectancy and per-capita income are not MPI indicators.