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In the context of India's fight against poverty, consider the following statements : I. Unlike the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) developed by NITI Aayog does not make use of 'Alkire-Foster' (AF) methodology. II. The urban population witnessed a larger decline in poverty as compared to the rural population. III. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) includes the coverage of food grain entitlements. IV. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is computed by adding the incidence of multidimensional poverty and the intensity of poverty. Which of the above statement/statements is/are valid ?
Correct Answer: (b)
Official keyThis question appeared in the APPSC Prelims 2024 examination (GS (Group-I)). It is Question 78 out of 386 questions in this paper. Section: Indian and Andhra Pradesh Economy and Planning.
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