The Human Development Index (HDI) as a measure of development has evolved recently. It includes the indicators _________.

per capita income for evaluating satisfaction derived from the essential products and services and to focus on employment levels.

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life expectancy, a social indicator, to measure progress made in health and nutrition and infant mortality

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educational levels attained

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all of the above.

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The correct option is D all of the above.
Human Development Index is a measure of human development over the years which includes per capita income for evaluating the utility which people get from different products, life expectancy which measures the progress made in health and nutrition and educational levels.

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