Which one is not a component to construct "Human Development Index in India" under UNDP? 

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  1. Real GDP per capita in US Dollar
  2. Literacy Rate
  3. Life Expectancy at Birth
  4. Infant Mortality Rate

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Option 4 : Infant Mortality Rate
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Key Points

  • Human Development Index (HDI):-
    • It is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development.
    • These measures are a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and having a decent standard of living.
    • The HDI is the geometric mean of normalized indices for each of the three dimensions.
    • The various indicators of HDI are-
      • Life expectancy at birth.
      • Expected years of schooling
      • Mean years of schooling.
      • GNI per capita (PPP $)
  • United Nations Development Programme:-
    • UNDP is the United Nation's lead agency on international development.
    • It is the largest UN development aid agency with 170 countries.
    • Its mandate is to end poverty, and build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions.

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