Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

It is estimated as the number of year a new born infant would live if prevailing patterns of age-specific mortality rates at the time of birth were to stay the same throughout the child's life. Identify the concept being one of indicator of Human Development Index.

Options:

Infant Mortality Rate

Life Expectancy at Birth (year)

Morbility Rate

Maternal Mortality rate

Correct Answer:

Life Expectancy at Birth (year)

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Life Expectancy at Birth (year)

Life Expectancy at Birth (years) : The number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of age-specific mortality rates at the time of birth were to stay the same throughout the child’s life.