Prelims 2016 · Current Affairs · Question 27
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?<br/>1. Undernourishment<br/>2. Child stunting<br/>3. Child mortality<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Undernourishment — Yes. GHI uses the share of population that is undernourished as one of its core indicators. Verdict: Correct.
2. Child stunting — Yes. The proportion of children under five who are stunted is a standard GHI indicator. Verdict: Correct.
3. Child mortality — Yes. Under-five mortality is included in GHI to reflect the fatal synergy of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments. Verdict: Correct.
Hence, all three are used in computing the Global Hunger Index. Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3.