Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

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:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Only 1, 2 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1, 2 and 4”.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistical composite index of life expectancy, education (mean years of schooling completed and expected years of schooling upon entering the education system), and per capita income indicators, which is used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.

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