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In what respect is the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank?

UNDP compares countries on the basis of educational attainment of the people, their health status and per capita income. On the other hand, World Bank uses per capita income of the countries to measure the development.


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1

What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of the above criterion, if any?

 2

Usually, behind each social phenomenon, there would be several contributing factors, and not one. What in your opinion are the factors that came together for the development of schooling in Himachal Pradesh?

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Do you think there are certain other aspects, other than those discussed in the chapter that should be considered in measuring human development?

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Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.