What is meant by human development? Classify countries into four groups on the basis of the human development scores earned by them. Explain one feature of each group.

‘Human development is development that enlarges people’s choices and improves their lives.’ according to Dr.Mahbub-ul-Haq.

The countries can be classified into four groups on the basis of the human development scores earned by them:

a) Very High

b) High

c) Medium

d) Low

The following table shows the level of development and the score in development index.