Mains 2026 • GS-II • Q.7

Mains • GS-II • 2026 • Q.7

Poverty and Hunger

Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss.

2026 Mains • GS-II

Q.6 Q.8

Syllabus Connection

Issues relating to poverty and hunger. (GS-II)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Poverty

Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development

Related PYQs in Poverty and Hunger

2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)

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).