Physical Quality of Life Index

Q. Infant mortality rate refers to the number of deaths of children less than year(s) old.

1. one
2. two
3. three
4. five

Q.

Define the IMR?

Q. Select the correct option.

Assertion (A): Physical Quality of Life Index does not give a complete picture of economic development.

Reason (R): Physical Quality of Life Index fails to consider social welfare and distribution of income.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is/are component(s) of the Physical Quality of Life Index?

1. Life expectancy
2. Infant mortality rate
3. Higher education
4. Basic literacy

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Infant mortality rate indicates:

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 100 of the population
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 1000 of the population
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Number of deaths of children below 5 years of age per 100 of the population
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Number of deaths of children below 5 years of age per 1000 of the population

Q. Choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): As per the Physical Quality of Life Index, education and health of people reflect the development in a nation.

Reason (R): When people are educated and healthy enough, they can contribute more to a nation’s development.

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is the earliest approach to measure well-being using non-economic social indicators?

1. Human Development Index
2. Human Happiness Index
3. Physical Quality of Life Index
4. Economic growth rate

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the odd one out.

1. Life expectancy
2. Average income
3. Infant mortality rate
4. Basic literacy

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the incorrect statement with respect to infant mortality rate.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> It means the number of deaths of children below one year of age per 1000 of the population.
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Prematurity and low birth weight are crucial reasons for infant mortality in India.
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The infant mortality rate is not a true measure of a country's economic development.
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Infant mortality rate is one of the measures that reflects a nation's health and social condition.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is a drawback of the Physical Quality of Life Index in terms of measuring development?

1. Considers life expectancy
2. Ignores monetary factors
3. Considers education
4. Considers infant mortality

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Naina and Manju are classmates. Naina belongs to a middle-income family in Hyderabad and lives in a decent neighbourhood in the city. She has access to a balanced diet and healthcare. However, Manju belongs to a low-income family and is quartered in an unhygienic place. Determine who has the longest life expectancy.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Naina
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Manju
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Both Naina and Manju have the same life expectancy.
4. Life expectancy cannot be determined.