Consider the following statements: 1. Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 2. According to the Human Development Report 2023-24, India is classified in the high human development category. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Human Development Index (HDI) is a measure created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
2.According to the Human Development Report 2023-24, India is classified in the high human development category.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The HDI was developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a composite measure to assess the average achievement in key dimensions of human development, including life expectancy, education, and income.

Statement 2 is incorrect. According to the Human Development Report 2023-24, India is classified in the medium human development category.

Source: The Hindu

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