Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:

When and by whom was the first Human Development Report published?

Options:

WHO in 1992

UNDP in 1992

WHO in 1991

UNDP in 1990

Correct Answer:

UNDP in 1990

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - UNDP in 1990

A man of vision and compassion, Pakistani economist Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq created the Human Development Index in 1990. According to him, development is all about enlarging people’s choices in order to lead long, healthy lives with dignity. The United Nations Development Programme has used his concept of human development to publish the Human Development Report annually since 1990.