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Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) :

  1. MPI is calculated using 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 MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only