With reference to the Bare Necessities Index (BNI), consider the following statements
- The economic survey has come up with the Bare Necessities Index at rural and urban levels.
- The BNI has been created for all States for 2018 only.
- The BNI is based on 26 indicators
- The BNI consists of six dimensions
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option A
Detailed Explanation:
The Bare Necessities Index (BNI) was introduced in Economic Survey 2020-21 to measure access to basic amenities at household level.
- Statement 1 is Correct: BNI was computed separately for rural and urban areas across all states and UTs.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The index is based on 26 indicators covering water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, and other necessities.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: BNI was created for 2012 and 2018, not 2018 alone, to track progress.
- Statement 4 is Incorrect: BNI comprises five dimensions (water, sanitation, housing, micro-environment, other facilities), not six.
- Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct, making Option 1 the correct answer.
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