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Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

HDI has been disaggregated based on region, race, gender so as to capture all the major dimensions of development.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While HDI is a useful tool, the standard HDI is not typically disaggregated by race or gender in its primary report format; instead, specific indices like the Gender-related Development Index (GDI) were created for that purpose.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

Which category does India lie in with regards to human development report of countries since 1990?

  1. Medium human development category

  2. Low human development category

  3. High human development category

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India has consistently been classified in the medium human development category in the UNDP Human Development Reports since the 1990s.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

UNDP has also started considering additional dimensions of human development like political and economic participation in decision-making.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The UNDP has expanded its scope over time to include dimensions like political participation, empowerment, and human rights in its broader human development framework.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

UNDP has constructed ______________ so as to reflect inequalities between men and women with regard to life expectancy, knowledge and standard of living. 

  1. Human Poverty Index

  2. Human Development Index (HDI)

  3. Both A & B

  4. Gender-related Development Index
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Gender-related Development Index (GDI) was specifically designed by the UNDP to adjust the HDI for gender inequalities in health, education, and income.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

HDI is ____________ in nature.

  1. one-dimensional

  2. two-dimensional

  3. multidimensional

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Human Development Index is a measure of human development over the years which includes per capita income for evaluating the utility which people get from different products, life expectancy which measures the progress made in health and nutrition and educational levels. Thus, it is multidimensional in nature.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

HDI has been able shift the focus of policy-makers on the ultimate objective of development.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

By focusing on health and education alongside income, the HDI has successfully shifted policy focus from purely economic growth to the broader well-being of the population.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

HDI was devised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1990 in their first ____________.

  1. HDI Ranking Report

  2. Human Development Report

  3. UNDP Agreement

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Human Development Index is a measure of human development over the years which includes per capita income for evaluating the utility which people get from different products, life expectancy which measures the progress made in health and nutrition and educational levels. Human development Index was devised by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in 1990 in their first Human development report. 

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

The formula to calculate human development index is:

  1. Human Development = $\dfrac{Actual\ value - Minimum\ value}{Maximum\ value - Minimum\ value}$
  2. Human Development = $\dfrac{Actual\ value + Minimum\ value}{Maximum\ value - Minimum\ value}$
  3. Human Development = $\dfrac{Maximum\ value - Minimum\ value}{Maximum\ value + Minimum\ value}$
  4. Human Development = $\dfrac{Actual\ value - Minimum\ value}{Actual\ value + Minimum\ value}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The HDI is calculated using a normalization formula: (Actual Value - Minimum Value) / (Maximum Value - Minimum Value). This scales each indicator between 0 and 1.

Multiple choice economics parameters (indicators) of development human development and human development index (hdi) hdi dynamic of human development

HDI takes into account ___________ variables of human development.

  1. three

  2. five

  3. two

  4. one
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Human Development Index is a measure of human development over the years which includes three aspects which are per capita income for evaluating the utility which people get from different products, life expectancy which measures the progress made in health and nutrition and educational levels.