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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.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1 and 3 only

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.

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