Human Development Index | MCQs

Explanation

Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq created HDI in 1990.

Haq was a politician and international development theorist.

He served as Pakistan's Minister of Finance.

The HDI is a widely used tool for measuring a country's development.

Explanation

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

Human Development Index is released by World Bank.

Explanation

Pakistan ranks 161 out of 192 countries. Life expectancy at birth in Pakistan is a little over 66 years. The average Pakistan receives only eight years of schooling, and the gross per capita national income is just over $4,600.