Quiz on Human Development Index

Since when has the UN been computing HDIs for countries every year?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the HDI?

• A decent standard of living

• A long and healthy life

• Access to knowledge

• Military strength

Which of the following is NOT a category used by the UN to classify countries based on development?

• High

• Medium

• Low

• Transitional

Which sector involves directly extracting materials from Earth through agriculture, mining, fishing, and forestry?

• Primary sector

• Secondary sector

• Tertiary sector

• Quaternary sector

What does the economic structure of a country typically depend on?

• The type of jobs available

• The climate of the country

• The political system

• The population size

What is the main factor that explains the standard of living as a factor in the HDI?

• Having enough wealth for a decent standard of living

• The size of the country

• The climate of the country

• The political system

What does the graph labeled "10.2.1 INCOME" illustrate?

• GNI per capita PPP in various countries

• Population growth rates

• Climate change effects

• Political stability index

What is a major factor that allows workers in developed countries to produce more with less effort?

• Access to more raw materials

• Access to more machines and tools

• Access to more labor

• Access to more land

What is a significant use of wealth generated in developed countries?

• Building more factories

• Purchasing goods and services

• Increasing the labor force

• Expanding agricultural land

What is the main topic discussed in the document?

• Economic growth

• Inequality within developing countries

• Population density

• Environmental issues