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Who were responsible for the introduction of the Human Development Index?

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Indira Gandhi
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Narendra Modi
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Mahbub Ul Haq
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Amartya Sen
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The correct option is D Amartya Sen
Between 1980 and 1990, a concept related to the development of people was introduced by Mahbub Ul Haq and Amartya Sen called Human Development Index.
According to the United Nations Development Programme, population trends, educational achievements, national income and composition of resources, work and employment, and human security are some of the primary indicators of human development.

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