According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) constructed by the NITI Aayog, a household is considered deprived if<br>1. a single member of the household is identified as under-nourished<br>2. the body mass index of a woman member, between 15 years and 49 years of age, is below 18.5~kg/m^2<br>Select the <strong>CORRECT</strong> 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. Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Under the health dimension of the National MPI, a household is flagged as deprived if any member is undernourished or if a female member aged 15-49 has a BMI below 18.5~kg/m^2.
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