Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 2010.
· The concept of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was introduced in 2010 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
· MPI measures poverty beyond income, considering various deprivations faced by individuals in health, education, and living standards.
Important Key Points:
· Introduced: 2010.
· Organizations: UNDP and OPHI.
· Measures: Poverty beyond income.
· Dimensions: Health, education, and living standards.
· Aim: Provide a comprehensive view of poverty.