Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
- Undernourishment
- Child stunting
- Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region.
- To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the GHI combines the four component indicators into one index:
- Undernourishment
- Child wasting
- Child stunting
- Child mortality
