Question 52
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. The Human Development Index does not measure political freedom or democratic rights.
II. India's democracy is reflected in a higher HDI rank than China's.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The HDI covers health, education and income only: I is true.
India ranks below China on the HDI, and the HDI does not count democracy at all. II is false.
- Concept
- Liberty and development
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
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