Question

Q. The Human Development Index (HDI) ranks the countries based on their performance in which of the following key areas?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• B.
  2, 3 and 4 only
• C.
  1, 3 and 4 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:

The Human Development Index (HDI) ranks the countries based on their performance in the key areas of health, education and Standard of Living.

The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth, the education dimension is measured by mean years of schooling for adults aged 25 years and more and expected years of schooling for children of school entering age. The standard of living dimension is measured by gross national income per capita.