2019 A/L Economics – Past Paper MCQ 45

Sanath Withanage

Question:

One of the components in Human Development Index is
(1) the percentage of population underemployed.
(2) the average daily intake of protein.
(3) life expectancy at birth.
(4) the number of doctors per 1000 people in the population.
(5) the adult literacy rate.

Correct Answer:

(3)

Answer Explanation:

The Human Development Index (HDI) uses three specific, normalized indicators to measure progress: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita for standard of living, Expected and Mean Years of Schooling for knowledge, and Life Expectancy at Birth for a long and healthy life.


Topic: Economic Development Year: 2019

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