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Which of the following is / are the parameters used to measure HDI?
1. Life expectancy at birth
2. Mean years of schooling
3. Per capita income

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1 only

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2 only

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1 and 3 only

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1,2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistic composite index of life expectancy, education (literacy rate, gross enrollment ratio at different levels and net attendance ratio), and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.

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