Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Both countries have the same average income of ₹10,000 per month.

Country X: Four citizens earn ₹500 and one earns ₹48,000. The average is high only because of one very rich person; four citizens remain very poor.

Country Y: All five citizens earn between ₹9,500–₹10,200, showing equal distribution of income.

Most people would prefer to live in Country Y, because average income alone does not reflect the quality of life. In Country X, income is highly unequal — the average is misleading. Country Y offers greater economic equality, security, and a better standard of living for all citizens. As the textbook states, people seek not just higher income but also security, respect, and equal treatment.

Source: Development, Income and Other Criteria / Limitations of Average Income — Chapter 1

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• The examiner wants you to show why averages can be misleading — this is the core concept being tested.
• Always calculate or state the average to confirm both are equal (₹10,000), then contrast the distribution.
• Link to textbook ideas: people value security, equality, and dignity, not just income figures.
• Don't just say "Country Y is better" — explain why using the concept of income distribution and the limitations of averages.