Question

Which of the following is not a component of Human Development Index?

• A. Per Capita Income
• B. Life Expectancy Rate
• C. Literacy Rate
• D. Poverty Rate

Answer 1

The correct option is D Poverty Rate

Human Development Index is an important component in the Human Development Report. Per Capita Income is an important component of HDI. It is the average income of a country. Also, life expectancy at birth which is the expected length of life at the time of birth is an important component. Moreover, the literacy rate for 15+ years of the population is useful in HDI.

Thus, the correct answer is D.