Other Social Indicators

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on various social indicators other than the Human Development Index (HDI).
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is not a component of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

  1. Health

  2. Education

  3. Living standards

  4. Income


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MPI is a composite index that measures poverty in multiple dimensions, including health, education, and living standards. Income is not a component of the MPI.

What is the name of the index that measures the well-being of children in a country?

  1. Child Development Index (CDI)

  2. Children's Well-being Index (CWI)

  3. Kids' Quality of Life Index (KQLI)

  4. Youth Development Index (YDI)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Children's Well-being Index (CWI) is a composite index that measures the well-being of children in a country. It includes indicators such as health, education, safety, and economic security.

Which of the following is not a component of the Gender Inequality Index (GII)?

  1. Reproductive health

  2. Empowerment

  3. Labor force participation

  4. Education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GII is a composite index that measures gender inequality in a country. It includes indicators such as reproductive health, empowerment, and labor force participation. Education is not a component of the GII.

What is the name of the index that measures the environmental performance of a country?

  1. Environmental Performance Index (EPI)

  2. Ecological Footprint Index (EFI)

  3. Happy Planet Index (HPI)

  4. Sustainable Development Index (SDI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a composite index that measures the environmental performance of a country. It includes indicators such as air quality, water quality, and biodiversity.

Which of the following is not a component of the Social Progress Index (SPI)?

  1. Basic human needs

  2. Foundations of well-being

  3. Opportunity

  4. Environmental sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SPI is a composite index that measures the social progress of a country. It includes indicators such as basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity. Environmental sustainability is not a component of the SPI.

What is the name of the index that measures the quality of life in a country?

  1. Quality of Life Index (QLI)

  2. Human Development Index (HDI)

  3. Gross National Happiness Index (GNH)

  4. World Happiness Report (WHR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quality of Life Index (QLI) is a composite index that measures the quality of life in a country. It includes indicators such as health, education, safety, and economic security.

Which of the following is not a component of the Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI)?

  1. Economic quality

  2. Business environment

  3. Governance

  4. Social capital


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPI is a composite index that measures the prosperity of a country. It includes indicators such as economic quality, business environment, and governance. Social capital is not a component of the LPI.

What is the name of the index that measures the happiness of people in a country?

  1. World Happiness Report (WHR)

  2. Happy Planet Index (HPI)

  3. Gross National Happiness Index (GNH)

  4. Subjective Well-being Index (SWI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WHR is a composite index that measures the happiness of people in a country. It includes indicators such as life satisfaction, positive emotions, and negative emotions.

Which of the following is not a component of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. No poverty

  2. Zero hunger

  3. Good health and well-being

  4. Climate action


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDGs are a set of 17 goals that aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Climate action is not one of the SDGs.

What is the name of the index that measures the digital divide between countries?

  1. Digital Divide Index (DDI)

  2. Information and Communication Technology Development Index (IDI)

  3. Networked Readiness Index (NRI)

  4. Global Connectivity Index (GCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DDI is a composite index that measures the digital divide between countries. It includes indicators such as internet access, computer ownership, and digital literacy.

Which of the following is not a component of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?

  1. Public sector corruption

  2. Private sector corruption

  3. International financial corruption

  4. Political corruption


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CPI is a composite index that measures the level of corruption in a country. It includes indicators such as public sector corruption, private sector corruption, and political corruption. International financial corruption is not a component of the CPI.

What is the name of the index that measures the freedom of the press in a country?

  1. World Press Freedom Index (WPFI)

  2. Press Freedom Index (PFI)

  3. Reporters Without Borders Index (RSF)

  4. Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Index


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WPFI is a composite index that measures the freedom of the press in a country. It includes indicators such as the number of journalists killed, imprisoned, or attacked, and the level of censorship.

Which of the following is not a component of the Global Peace Index (GPI)?

  1. Safety and security

  2. Ongoing conflict

  3. Nuclear and heavy weapons

  4. Militarization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The GPI is a composite index that measures the level of peace in a country. It includes indicators such as safety and security, ongoing conflict, and militarization. Nuclear and heavy weapons are not a component of the GPI.

What is the name of the index that measures the gender gap between men and women in a country?

  1. Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI)

  2. Gender Inequality Index (GII)

  3. Women's Empowerment Index (WEI)

  4. Gender Development Index (GDI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GGGI is a composite index that measures the gender gap between men and women in a country. It includes indicators such as economic participation, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.

Which of the following is not a component of the Human Capital Index (HCI)?

  1. Health

  2. Education

  3. Skills

  4. Labor force participation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HCI is a composite index that measures the human capital of a country. It includes indicators such as health, education, and skills. Labor force participation is not a component of the HCI.

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