Question 18 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Paper 2 - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

Which of the following is an indicator of human development that is not included in the Human Development Index (HDI)? 

1.  Life expectancy at birth 

2.  Mean years of schooling 

3. Gender Inequality Index 

4. Per capita income

Answer:

Answer by student

So, the correct answer is (C): Gender Development Index

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

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• Option (A) Life expectancy at birth - Life expectancy at birth is an indicator of human development that is included in the Human Development Index (HDI). It measures the average number of years a person born in a country can expect to live. It reflects the health and well-being of the population. It is one of the three components of HDI, along with education and income. Therefore, this option is incorrect .

• Option (B) Mean years of schooling - Mean years of schooling is an indicator of human development that is included in the Human Development Index (HDI). It measures the average number of years of education completed by a person aged 25 years or more. It reflects the level and quality of education attained by the population. It is one of the two indicators of education that are used to calculate HDI, along with expected years of schooling. Therefore, this option is incorrect .

• Option (C) Gender Inequality Index - Gender Inequality Index (GII) is an indicator of human development that is not included in the Human Development Index (HDI) . It measures the gender gap in human development achievements by using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and labor market participation. It compares the situation of women and men within each country. Therefore, this option is correct .

• Option (D) Per capita income - Per capita income is an indicator of human development that is included in the Human Development Index (HDI). It measures the average income earned by a person in a country in a year. It reflects the economic standard of living and opportunities available to the population. It is one of the three components of HDI, along with health and education. Therefore this option is incorrect .

Thus, option (C) is correct

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