Q. 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. (UPSC Prelims 2016)
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: The correct answer is
[C] 1, 2 and 3. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels.
- Undernourishment (Statement 1 – Correct): This represents the share of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient. It is the lead indicator for the entire population.
- Child Stunting (Statement 2 – Correct): This measures the share of children under the age of five who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition.
- Child Mortality (Statement 3 – Correct): This reflects the mortality rate of children under the age of five, which is partially a result of the fatal mix of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments.
The GHI is actually calculated based on
four indicators categorized into three dimensions. While the question lists three, all of them are official components. The fourth indicator, not listed in your options, is
Child Wasting (low weight for height, reflecting acute undernutrition).
Dimensions of GHI:- Inadequate Food Supply: Measured by undernourishment.
- Child Undernutrition: Measured by child wasting and child stunting.
- Child Mortality: Measured by the under-five mortality rate.
The index ranks countries on a 100-point scale, where 0 is the best score (no hunger) and 100 is the worst.