Which indicators are used in Human Development Index (HDI)?

1. Income level

2. Education

3. Condition of environment

4. Life expectancy

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• The Human Development Index (HDI) is calculated using three core dimensions:
  • Education: Measured by both the mean years of schooling for adults and expected years of schooling for children.
  • Standard of Living: Measured by the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
  • Health: Measured by life expectancy at birth.
• Thus, the indicators used in HDI are:
  • Income level
  • Education
  • Life expectancy
• The condition of the environment is not included in the HDI calculation.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 – Only 1, 2 and 4