Question : Which of the following would indicate an improvement in a country's human development index (HDI)?
Option 1: A decrease in life expectancy
Option 2: An increase in average years of schooling
Option 3: A decrease in gross national income per capita
Option 4: An increase in income inequality
Correct Answer:
An increase in average years of schooling
Solution : An increase in average years of schooling would indicate an improvement in a country's human development index (HDI), as education is a key component of HDI.