Consider the following statements regarding the 'Health' dimension in the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) compared to the Global MPI: 1. National MPI includes 'Maternal Health' as an indicator under the Health dimension, which is not present in the Global MPI. 2. Under the 'Nutrition' indicator of the National MPI, a household is considered deprived if any child, adolescent, or adult is undernourished. 3. The Health dimension carries a total weight of one-third (1/3) in both the Global and National MPIs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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