2024 · Q43
Consider the following statements:
- 1Black soil is considered suitable for growing rain-fed crops
- 2Black soil can retain moisture for a prolonged period, aiding crops to survive even in dry seasons With regard to the statements given above which of the following is/are correct?
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- ABoth the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
- BBoth the statements are correct and statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation of statement 1
- CStatement 1 is correct but statement 2 is false
- DStatement 1 is false but statement 2 is correct
Explanation
The Human Development Index combines three dimension indices: life expectancy at birth (health), mean and expected years of schooling (education), and GNI per capita in PPP terms (standard of living). 'Decent standard of living' is measured by income per capita, which is explicitly one of the three pillars. Hence option A is correct.