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Question
Mention the various indicators of human development.
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Solution
The indicators of human development are:
i. Life Expectancy.
ii. Adult Literacy Rate.
iii. Infant Mortality Rate.
iv. Percentage of the population below poverty line.
v. GDP per capita
vi. Percentage of the population having access to improved sanitation
vii. Percentage of the population having access to improved water sources.
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| Some Selected Indicators of Human Development, 2017-2019 | |||
| Item | India | China | Pakistan |
| Human Development Index (Value) | 0.645 | 0.761 | 0.557 |
| Rank (based on HDI) | 130 | 87 | 154 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (years) | 69.7 | 76.9 | 67.3 |
| Mean years of Schooling (% aged 15 and above) |
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| Gross National Income per capita (PPP US$) | 6681 | 16.057 | 5005 |
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