Question

What revolutionary trend did Himachal Pradesh show in comparision to the rest of India in 2006?

• A. Life expectancy of Himachal Pradesh was higher than that of the rest of India.
• B. In Himachal Pradesh, education for girls was given the same priority as that of boys as opposed to the rest of India.
• C. Child mortality rate was lower for girls than boys in Himachal Pradesh in comparision to the rest of India.
• D. Per capita income of Himachal Pradesh was higher than other states of India.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Child mortality rate was lower for girls than boys in Himachal Pradesh in comparision to the rest of India.

Himachal Pradesh spent huge amounts on building more schools so that education was accessible to all. As a result, other indicators progressed.