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MP Board · Class 10 · Social Science · Economics: DevelopmentWhat does Human Development Index (HDI) rank countries based on?

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The Human Development Index (HDI), published by UNDP, ranks countries based on a composite index of educational levels of the people, their health status, and per capita income. Unlike the World Bank which looks primarily at income, HDI provides a broader perspective of development by combining standard of living, health, and education indicators.

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Option : Only per capita income

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Option 1: Health, education, and per capita income (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Industrial growth and poverty rates

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Option 3: Population growth and death rate

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