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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours

Question:

Some selected indicators of Human Development, 2016-2017

Item Indian China Pakistan
 Human development Index (value)  0.640 0.752  0.562
 Rank (based on HDI)  130  86  150
 Life Expectancy at Birth (years)  68.8  76.4  66.6
 Means years of Schooling (% aged 5 and above)  6.4  7.8  8.6
 GDP per capita (PPP US$)  6,427  15,309  5,035
 People below poverty line( at $3.20 a day PPP) (%) (2011)  60.4  23.5  46.4
 Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)  34.6  8.5  64.2
 Maternal Mortality Rate (per 1 lakh births)  174  27  178
 Population using Improved Sanitation (%)  44.2  75  58.3
 Population with sustainable access to improved water source (%)  94  96  91
 Percentage of Undernourished Children  37.9  8.1 46.4

Which of the following is not included in health indicators ?

Options:

Maternal Mortality Rate

Proportion of people below poverty line

 Infant Mortality Rate

Population using improved sanitation

Correct Answer:

Proportion of people below poverty line

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Proportion of people below poverty line

Proportion of people below poverty line is an economic indicator that reflects income levels and access to basic necessities.

Health indicators typically focus on aspects directly related to physical well-being, disease prevention, and healthcare outcomes. The other options:

  • Maternal Mortality Rate
  • Infant Mortality Rate
  • Population using improved sanitation

These are all health indicators as they directly relate to aspects of health such as maternal health, child health, and access to sanitation, which are crucial for assessing public health and well-being.

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