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Index Multidimensional Poverty Index
Asked 4 times across 2 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2026.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2026
- Recurs across 2 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → CDS 2026
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 4) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
- MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology
- MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators
- 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?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 1, 2 and 3
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 2 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CDS2026
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is measured by :
- A Measuring each person's overlapping deprivations across the indicators in the health, education and standard of living dimensions ✓
- B Measuring each person's separate efficiencies across the indicators in the wealth, income and standard of living dimensions
- C Measuring each person's poverty on the indicators of health, happiness and ownership of vehicles
- D Measuring inequalities and deprivations in respect of wealth, income and standard of living dimensions
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CSE2012
The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
- Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level
- Purchasing power parity at national level
- Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
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