Q. Which indicators are used in Human Development Index (HDI)?
1. Income level
2. Education
3. Condition of environment
4. Life expectancy
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
a) Only 1, 2 and 3
b) Only 1 and 4
c) Only 1, 2 and 4
d) Only 1 and 2
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The correct answer is: c) Only 1, 2 and 4
Explanation:
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index used to measure and rank countries based on human development. It focuses on three key dimensions:
1. Income Level: This is measured by Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). It reflects the standard of living in a country.
2. Education: This is measured by two indicators:
– Mean years of schooling for adults aged 25 years or older.
– Expected years of schooling for children entering school.
3. Life Expectancy: This reflects the health dimension and measures the average number of years a person is expected to live at birth.
The condition of the environment is not included as a direct indicator in the HDI. While environmental factors are important for overall well-being, they are not part of the HDI calculation.
Thus, the correct combination of indicators is 1 (Income level), 2 (Education), and 4 (Life expectancy).
