Choose indicators used to assess Human Development Index from below.
A. Purchasing Power
B. Happiness
C. Life expectancy at Birth
D. Gross Enrollment Ratio
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, C, D only
The Human Development Index (HDI) ranks countries on three key areas: health, education and access to resources. Each area has its own indicator.
(A) Purchasing Power — Correct. Access to resources is measured by purchasing power (in U.S. dollars).
(B) Happiness — Incorrect. The HDI measures only health, education and access to resources; happiness is not one of them.
(C) Life expectancy at Birth — Correct. It is the indicator chosen to assess health.
(D) Gross Enrollment Ratio — Correct. Together with the adult literacy rate, it shows access to knowledge.
NCERT (2026-27): “Measuring Human Development … The human development index (HDI) ranks the countries based on their performance in the key areas of health, education and access to resources.” “The indicator chosen to assess health is the life expectancy at birth. A higher life expectancy means that people have a greater chance of living longer and healthier lives.” “The adult literacy rate and the gross enrolment ratio represent access to knowledge.” “Access to resources is measured in terms of purchasing power (in U.S. dollars).” |