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Consider the following statements regarding India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) as per the 2023 report and determine which of the statements are correct. 1. The MPI uses the Alkire-Foster method and classifies an individual as poor if their deprivation score is 25% or higher. 2. The Index includes 12 indicators, 2 of which — Maternal Health and Bank Account Access — are additions reflecting India's national priorities. 3. Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh are the top three poorest states in terms of multidimensional poverty rates. 4. The headcount ratio (H) in rural areas decreased by over 13 percentage points between NFHS-4 and NFHS-5.
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