Which of the following statements are correct regarding Human Development Index (HDI)?
1. The standard of living dimension under HDI is measured by gross national income per capita.
2. The health dimension is assessed by Infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality rate (MMR).3. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, and empowerment.
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Human Development Index (HDI)?
1. The standard of living dimension under HDI is measured by gross national income per capita.
2. The health dimension is assessed by Infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality rate (MMR).3. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, and empowerment.
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The correct option is C Only 1 and 3
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and a decent standard of living.
The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth, the education dimension is measured by mean of 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.
The HDI simplifies and captures only part of what human development entails. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, empowerment, etc.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and a decent standard of living.
The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth, the education dimension is measured by mean of 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.
The HDI simplifies and captures only part of what human development entails. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, empowerment, etc.
