Question

How many countries fall under the low category of 'human development' index in the given table?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 5

Hint:

Apply the threshold (<0.550) to each value. Nigeria (0.516) and Tajikistan (0.400) qualify. Belarus (0.801) is Very High, Botswana (0.708) is High, Micronesia (0.593) is Medium.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the HDI category thresholds.

• Very High: 0.800 and above
• High: 0.700 – 0.799
• Medium: 0.550 – 0.699
• Low: Below 0.550

Step 2: Analyze the HDI values in the given table.
| S.N. | Country | HDI Value | Category | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Belarus | 0.801 | Very High | | 2 | Botswana | 0.708 | High | | 3 | Micronesia | 0.593 | Medium | | 4 | Nigeria | 0.516 | Low | | 5 | Tajikistan | 0.400 | Low |
Step 3: Identify countries in Low category.

• Nigeria: 0.516 (Below 0.550) → Low category
• Tajikistan: 0.400 (Below 0.550) → Low category

Therefore, 2 countries (Nigeria and Tajikistan) fall under the Low Human Development category.
Step 4: Analysis of each option.

• (A) 2: Correct.} Nigeria and Tajikistan are in Low category.
• (B) 4: Incorrect. Only 2 countries are in Low category.
• (C) 3: Incorrect. Only 2 countries are in Low category.
• (D) 5: Incorrect. All 5 countries are not in Low category.

Final Answer:} (A) 2