UPPCS · Question 116
With reference to 'Human Development Index', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The UNDP published its first Human Development Report in 1990, which had a Human Development Index. 2. The first team that developed the Human Development Index was led by Mahbub-ul-Haq and S. Priesner. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Answer: (B) Only 1
Explanation
The first HDR (1990) introduced the HDI. It was developed by a team led by Mahbub ul Haq with Amartya Sen and others, so statement 2's pairing is doubtful. (Verify with the official key.)