Question

Which three indicators are used in the Human Development Index (HDI)?

(I) Standard of living·

(II) Education

(III) Life expectancy

(IV) Condition of environment

Options

• Only I, II and IV

• Only I, II, and III

• Only I and II

• All of the above

Answer 1

Only I, II, and III

Explanation:

The index is calculated by combining four major indicators: life expectancy for health, expected years of schooling, mean number of years of schooling for education, and Gross National Income per capita for standard of living. Every year, UNDP ranks countries using the 'HDI report', which is published in their annual report.