Which among the following data was used to compute the estimates in the national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Baseline Report?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4).
The estimates in the national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Baseline Report were computed using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015–16. This dataset was selected due to its comprehensive coverage of key indicators across health, education, and standard of living — the three dimensions used in MPI calculations. The report, released by NITI Aayog, uses globally accepted methodology developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The NFHS-4 data provided household-level information that enabled a detailed and region-specific assessment of multidimensional poverty across Indian states and districts.