The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index measuring:
A) Economic growth only
B) Social inequality only
C) Economic, health, and education indicators
D) Military strength
Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C) World Bank
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the HDI?
A) Life expectancy at birth
B) Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
C) Years of schooling
D) Military expenditure
Which country typically ranks highest in HDI rankings?
A) Norway
B) India
C) Nigeria
D) Brazil
Which of the following factors negatively affects a country’s HDI ranking?
A) High literacy rate
B) High infant mortality rate
C) High GDP per capita
D) Improved healthcare access
The HDI categorizes countries into which of the following classifications?
A) High, Medium, and Low HDI
B) Developed, Developing, and Underdeveloped
C) Rich, Poor, and Middle-class
D) Industrialized and Non-industrialized
Which of the following is a criticism of the HDI?
A) It ignores economic growth
B) It does not consider income inequality
C) It focuses only on military spending
D) It only measures poverty
Which of the following would likely increase a country’s HDI score?
A) Higher unemployment rates
B) Increased access to quality education
C) Decreased life expectancy
D) Reduction in public healthcare services
A country with low HDI is likely to have:
A) High literacy rates
B) High life expectancy
C) Low Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
D) Advanced healthcare infrastructure
Which indicator is used in HDI to measure knowledge?
A) School enrollment rates
B) Years of schooling
C) Number of teachers per student
D) Education budget allocation
Which of the following countries is likely to have the lowest HDI?
A) Germany
B) Sweden
C) Chad
D) Japan
What does a high HDI score indicate?
A) Poor living conditions
B) Strong economic performance, good education, and high life expectancy
C) A weak healthcare system
D) High unemployment rates
Which economic factor is included in the HDI calculation?
A) Inflation rate
B) Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
C) National debt
D) Foreign direct investment
Which of the following would likely lower a country’s HDI?
A) Improved sanitation facilities
B) Rising life expectancy
C) Decreased access to education
D) Increased literacy rate
Which country had the highest HDI ranking in recent years?
A) Norway
B) China
C) Brazil
D) South Africa
Which continent has the majority of low HDI countries?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) North America
D) Australia
Which region generally has the highest HDI rankings?
A) Sub-Saharan Africa
B) Scandinavia
C) South Asia
D) Central America
A low HDI ranking usually means:
A) High standards of living
B) Limited access to healthcare and education
C) High per capita income
D) Advanced technological development
Which of the following statements about HDI is true?
A) HDI only focuses on economic performance
B) HDI measures quality of life beyond just income
C) HDI ignores education levels
D) HDI ranks countries based on military spending
What is the maximum possible HDI score?
A) 1.0
B) 100
C) 10
D) 0.5
How often is the HDI report published?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Every five years
D) Every ten years
Which country has consistently ranked among the top in HDI?
A) Afghanistan
B) Norway
C) Sudan
D) Bangladesh
Which of the following is NOT directly included in HDI calculations?
A) Quality of healthcare
B) Literacy rate
C) Life expectancy
D) Gross National Income per capita
What would likely increase a country’s HDI score the most?
A) Increasing military spending
B) Expanding education and healthcare services
C) Lowering corporate taxes
D) Increasing fossil fuel production
A country with an HDI score of 0.95 would be considered:
A) Low HDI
B) Medium HDI
C) High HDI
D) Very High HDI
Which of the following is an alternative to HDI for measuring human development?
A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B) Human Poverty Index (HPI)
C) Stock Market Index
D) Consumer Price Index
What is a common limitation of HDI?
A) It does not consider environmental sustainability
B) It overemphasizes military strength
C) It measures only industrial development
D) It ignores life expectancy
Which of the following factors is most important for improving HDI?
A) High population growth
B) Increased investment in education and healthcare
C) Greater reliance on natural resource exports
D) High military spending
