Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

Identify which of the following are indicators of Human Development ?

(A) Life Expectancy at Birth (years)

(B) Mean years of schooling (% aged 15 and above)

(C) Production (in metric tonnes)

(D) People above poverty line (percentage )

(E) Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(A), (B), (E) Only

(B), (C), (D) Only

(A), (C), (D), (E) Only

(C), (D), (E) Only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B), (E) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : (A), (B), (E) Only

Indicators of human development are those that measure the overall well-being and standard of living of individuals in a society.

Let's examine each option :

(A) Life Expectancy at Birth (years) : This is an indicator of human development, as it reflects the quality of healthcare, living standards, and overall well-being of a population.

(B) Mean years of schooling (% aged 15 and above) : Education is a crucial component of human development, and this indicator helps measure the educational attainment and human capital development in a society.

(C) Production (in metric tonnes) : This is not directly related to human development but represents the level of industrial or agricultural production in an economy.

(D) People above the poverty line (percentage) : People Below Poverty Line is an important indicator and above the poverty line.

(E) Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births) : This is a critical indicator of human development, reflecting the quality of healthcare, nutrition , and living conditions for infants.