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Human development report of 2011, presented Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) estimates of 109 countries. What proportion of population according to this report, in these countries experience multidimensional poverty?

Human development report of 2011, presented Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) estimates of 109 countries. What proportion of population according to this report, in these countries experience multidimensional poverty? Correct Answer 1/3

The correct answer is 1/3.

Key Points

  • Major facts by Human development report 2011:-
    • According to the report, Kerala was on top of the index for achieving the highest literacy rate, consumption expenditure of people, and quality health services.
    • As compared to education, has been a lower improvement in the health index. 
    • school education faces challenges of quality and employability, despite the Right to Education Act.
    • The National Average of HDI is 0.467.
    • Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Assam are those states which continue to lag behind in HDI and remain below the national average of 0.467.

Additional Information

  • HDI is part of the Human Development Report, which is published by the United Nations Development Programme.
  • ‘Inequality in Human Development’ is the focus of Report 2019.

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