2020 P2 Q108
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) are correct?
1. It consolidates infant mortality, life expectancy at age one, and literacy
2. It does not measure economic growth but measures the result of economic policies
3. For each component, the performance of individual countries is placed on a scale of 0-100
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 65
2021 P2 Q81
Q2. The life expectancy at birth for a country A is 64 years. The minimum and maximum values of life expectancy are 20 years and 86 years respectively. As part of Human Development Index (HDI), what is the Life Expectancy Index for the country A?
- 0·512
- 0·667
- 0·744
- 0·970
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 131
2021 P2 Q82
Q3. Which of the following indicators stand consolidated in Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
1. Infant mortality
2. Life expectancy at age one
3. Per capita income
4. Literacy
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 131
2022 P2 Q89
Q4. Which of the following parameters are required for calculating the Human Development Index?
1. Life expectancy at birth
2. Infant mortality rate
3. Gross national income per capita
4. Mean years of schooling
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2, 3 and 4
- 1, 3 and 4
- 1, 2 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 200
2025 P2 Q81
Q5. Which of the following indicators are considered for computing “Physical Quality of Life Index” (PQLI)?
I. Infant mortality
II. Life expectancy at age one
III. Literacy
IV. Per capita income
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- I, II and III
- I, II and IV
- I, III and IV
- II, III and IV
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 455
