Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

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What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

  1. A measure of poverty that considers multiple dimensions of deprivation

  2. A measure of poverty that focuses on income alone

  3. A measure of poverty that considers only education and health

  4. A measure of poverty that is based on subjective perceptions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MPI is a measure of poverty that considers multiple dimensions of deprivation, including health, education, and living standards.

Who developed the MPI?

  1. The World Bank

  2. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  3. The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

  4. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The MPI was developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford.

When was the MPI first published?

  1. 2000

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The MPI was first published in 2010.

What are the three main dimensions of the MPI?

  1. Health, education, and living standards

  2. Income, health, and education

  3. Living standards, health, and nutrition

  4. Education, nutrition, and sanitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main dimensions of the MPI are health, education, and living standards.

How many indicators are used to measure each dimension of the MPI?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 7

  4. 10


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are 10 indicators used to measure each dimension of the MPI.

What is the poverty cutoff for the MPI?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The poverty cutoff for the MPI is 33%.

What is the global MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in all countries

  2. A measure of poverty in developing countries

  3. A measure of poverty in developed countries

  4. A measure of poverty in transition countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The global MPI is a measure of poverty in all countries.

What is the regional MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in a specific region

  2. A measure of poverty in a specific country

  3. A measure of poverty in a specific city

  4. A measure of poverty in a specific village


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The regional MPI is a measure of poverty in a specific region.

What is the national MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in a specific country

  2. A measure of poverty in a specific region

  3. A measure of poverty in a specific city

  4. A measure of poverty in a specific village


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The national MPI is a measure of poverty in a specific country.

What is the subnational MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in a specific region within a country

  2. A measure of poverty in a specific city within a country

  3. A measure of poverty in a specific village within a country

  4. A measure of poverty in a specific household within a country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The subnational MPI is a measure of poverty in a specific region within a country.

What is the urban MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in urban areas

  2. A measure of poverty in rural areas

  3. A measure of poverty in both urban and rural areas

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The urban MPI is a measure of poverty in urban areas.

What is the rural MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in rural areas

  2. A measure of poverty in urban areas

  3. A measure of poverty in both urban and rural areas

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rural MPI is a measure of poverty in rural areas.

What is the household MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty in a specific household

  2. A measure of poverty in a specific village

  3. A measure of poverty in a specific city

  4. A measure of poverty in a specific region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The household MPI is a measure of poverty in a specific household.

What is the individual MPI?

  1. A measure of poverty for a specific individual

  2. A measure of poverty for a specific household

  3. A measure of poverty for a specific village

  4. A measure of poverty for a specific region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The individual MPI is a measure of poverty for a specific individual.

What are the policy implications of the MPI?

  1. The MPI can be used to identify the most vulnerable people in a population

  2. The MPI can be used to target poverty reduction programs

  3. The MPI can be used to monitor the progress of poverty reduction programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MPI can be used to identify the most vulnerable people in a population, target poverty reduction programs, and monitor the progress of poverty reduction programs.

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