Question 74 from UPSC CSE 2016 - Current
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Question

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.

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Correct Option: C. 1, 2, and 3

Strategy: Recall the four indicators of the Global Hunger Index. Identify the valid components among the given options and select the choice that includes all of them.

Key Info: **Global Hunger Index (GHI)**
The Global Hunger Index is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. It is published annually by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. Historically, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) was involved in its calculation and development. The GHI scores countries on a 100-point scale, where 0 signifies no hunger and 100 indicates the most extreme hunger. It is intended to highlight successes and failures in hunger reduction and provide insights into the drivers of hunger, aiming to trigger actions to reduce hunger.

**GHI Component Indicators**
To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the GHI combines four equally weighted component indicators into a single index:
- **Undernourishment:** The proportion of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient. This reflects the overall inadequacy of food supply in a country.
- **Child Wasting:** The proportion of children under the age of five who suffer from low weight for their height. This indicates acute undernutrition.
- **Child Stunting:** The proportion of children under the age of five who suffer from low height for their age. This indicates chronic undernutrition, often resulting from long-term nutritional deprivation.
- **Child Mortality:** The mortality rate of children under the age of five. This indicator partially reflects the fatal synergy of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments, representing severe hunger conditions.

IASCODEX · Answer

Option A: 1 only

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Option B: 2 and 3 only

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Option D: 1 and 3 only

Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? Undernourishment Child stunting Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Undernourishment

Child stunting

Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.