Poverty and Inequality — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following committees recommended a poverty line based on a consumption basket that included food, education, health, clothing, and footwear, moving beyond a purely caloric norm?
Which of the following statements about the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in India is/are correct? 1. It is calculated by the Ministry of Finance. 2. It considers deprivations across three dimensions: Health, Education, and Living Standards. 3. The latest NITI Aayog MPI Report (2023) is based on data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'JAM Trinity' for targeted delivery of welfare benefits?
Consider the following statements regarding the Gini coefficient: 1. A Gini coefficient of 0 represents perfect equality. 2. A higher Gini coefficient indicates a more equitable distribution of income. 3. It is primarily used to measure multidimensional poverty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) directly mandates the State to minimize inequalities in income, and endeavour to eliminate inequalities in status, facilities and opportunities?