Question

As per National Multidimentional Poverty Index of India: A Progress Review 2023, which of the following union territories has the highest percentage of multidimensionally poor?

• A. Chandigarh
• B. Delhi
• C. Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
• D. Puducherry

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

• The National MPI report, released by NITI Aayog, assesses poverty based on deprivations across health, education, and standard of living.

• As per the 2023 review, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu has recorded the highest percentage of multidimensionally poor individuals among all Union Territories.

• This indicates a significant level of deprivation in various essential services within this Union Territory compared to others.