NITI Aayog’s MPI: Which Indicators Aren’t Shared with UNDP’s Version (UPSC CSP 2026, GS Paper I)

1. Consider the following statements about the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using the Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and the MPI of UNDP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?