Question detail
Which of the following is a limitation of using HDI as a measure of development?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The changing economic world
Question
- A. It includes only economic factors.
- B. It does not consider environmental factors.
- C. It is based on outdated data.
- D. It is difficult to calculate.
Answer
The correct answer is It does not consider environmental factors..
Explanation
The correct option is It does not consider environmental factors.. It does not consider environmental factors. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to classify parts of the world according to levels of economic development and quality of life. This belongs to The changing economic world within Section B: The changing economic world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from The changing economic world, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misclassification of Economic Development
Students often confuse economic development with quality of life indicators, leading to incorrect classifications of countries.
Focus on distinguishing between economic development measures (like GNI per head) and quality of life indicators (like life expectancy and literacy rate) when classifying countries.
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