Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2023
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
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CDS2023
According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) constructed by the NITI Aayog, a household is considered deprived if
- a single member of the household is identified as under-nourished
- the 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.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
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