2026 · Q38
Which of the following statements with respect to the Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct ?
- 1GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in work participation, property and income dimensions.
- 2GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market dimensions.
- 3The value of GII ranges from 0 to 1, with a GII of 0 indicating women and men faring equally in all dimensions. Select the answer using the codes given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- A1 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The UNDP's Gender Inequality Index measures gender-based disadvantage across three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labour market (statement 2 true). It does not use the 'work participation, property and income' framing of statement 1, which is false. The index ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 denoting full equality between women and men (statement 3 true). Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct.