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UPPSC 2019 GS-I Misc
Question

Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) is developed by

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Option A: Morris D. Morris

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Morris D. Morris”.

The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) was developed by Morris David Morris, an American sociologist, in 1979. It combines three indicators: life expectancy, infant mortality rate, and basic literacy rate.

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