Q1. [1] § Human Development Report
Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development ?
- (a) Infant Mortality Rate
- (b) Equality
- (c) Body Mass Index
- (d) Per Capita Income
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2024 32/1/1 Q15
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Model Answer
(d) Per Capita Income
The World Bank uses per capita income as the main criterion for classifying and comparing the development of different countries.
Explanation
The textbook (Chapter 1) explicitly states that per capita income is the main criterion used by the World Bank. IMR and Literacy Rate are used by UNDP (along with income) for HDI; BMI is a health indicator, not a development index used by the World Bank.
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