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In the Human Development Index (HDI), the longevity is measured by

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HDI mnemonic: {Health = Life expectancy at birth; Education = Mean + Expected years of schooling; Income = GNI per capita (PPP).}
Updated On: Sep 1, 2025
  • child survival rate
  • healthy life expectancy
  • disability-adjusted life years
  • life expectancy at birth
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall HDI components
HDI combines three dimensions: Health (Longevity), Education, and Standard of Living.
Step 2: Indicator for longevity
UNDP measures the health/longevity dimension using life expectancy at birth.
Step 3: Eliminate distractors
Child survival rate, healthy life expectancy, and DALYs are used in other indices/health studies, not in HDI.
Final Answer: (D) life expectancy at birth.
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