The correct answer is (c) 15.
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a measure of poverty that captures both the incidence and intensity of deprivations faced by people living in a country. It is calculated by taking into account three dimensions of poverty: health, education, and standard of living.
The MPI for India in 2020-21 was 0.13, which means that 13% of the population was multidimensionally poor. Uttarakhand had an MPI of 0.14, which means that 14% of the population was multidimensionally poor. This was the 15th highest rate of multidimensional poverty among the 28 states and 8 union territories in India.
The other options are incorrect. Option (a) is incorrect because the rank of Uttarakhand in the MPI 2021 was 15, not 3. Option (b) is incorrect because the rank of Uttarakhand in the MPI 2021 was 15, not 5. Option (d) is incorrect because the rank of Uttarakhand in the MPI 2021 was 15, not 26.