Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

  1. Undernourishment
  2. Child stunting
  3. 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

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