Human Development Index Concepts

The video tutorial discusses the concept of development and how it varies among countries using the Human Development Index (HDI). It explains the three components of HDI: standard of living, access to knowledge, and health. The video highlights global patterns in HDI, showing differences between developed and developing countries. It delves into economic activities, education, literacy, health, and wealth indicators, providing a comprehensive understanding of development metrics.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?

• To evaluate the cultural heritage of a region

• To assess the military strength of a nation

• To rank countries based on their development levels

• To measure the economic growth of a country

Which hemisphere generally has higher HDI scores?

• Western Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

What does GNI stand for in the context of HDI?

• General National Index

• Gross National Investment

• Gross National Income

• Global Network Initiative

Which sector's jobs are increasing in the developed world?

• Quaternary sector

• Tertiary sector

• Secondary sector

• Primary sector

What is a key indicator of access to knowledge in a country?

• Average household income

• Number of hospitals

• Mean years of schooling

• Number of airports

What does a low pupil-to-teacher ratio indicate?

• Lower education costs

• More students per class

• Higher literacy rates

• Better quality of education

What is a common measure of health in the HDI?

• Number of doctors

• Life expectancy at birth

• Number of hospitals

• Average calorie intake

How is wealth often measured in terms of consumer goods?

• Number of motor vehicles per thousand people

• Amount of luxury goods

• Average household savings

• Number of shopping malls

What does a high number of cell phones per thousand people indicate?

• High level of development

• Low literacy rate

• Low level of development

• High literacy rate

What is a significant indicator of a country's development in terms of technology?

• Number of television sets

• Number of radio stations

• Internet access

• Amount of printed newspapers