Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3 ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) 1 and 3 only
Why the answer is (c)
• The Global Hunger Index, then published by IFPRI with Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, combines four indicators: undernourishment (share of population with insufficient calories), child wasting, child stunting and under-five mortality.
• Undernourishment (1), child stunting (2) and child mortality (3) are therefore all used (child wasting is the fourth).
• India has ranked in the 'serious' category in recent editions.
• Hence 1, 2 and 3, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Child stunting and mortality are also GHI indicators.
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- Undernourishment is also a GHI indicator.
- (d) 1 and 3 only
- Child stunting is also a GHI indicator.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016, held on 7 August 2016. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.