O Levels Economics (2281)•2281/12/M/J/20
Explanation
Development measured by key indicators like GDP per capita and HDI
Steps:
- Identify development metrics in the table, such as GDP per capita, literacy rate, and life expectancy.
- Compare values across countries A, B, C, and D for these indicators.
- Rank countries by overall performance, prioritizing comprehensive indices like HDI.
- Select the country with the highest combined scores.
Why B is correct:
- Country B has the highest HDI score (e.g., 0.92), exceeding the threshold for very high human development per UN criteria.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Lower GDP per capita and literacy rate indicate medium development.
- C: High GDP but low life expectancy suggests uneven progress.
- D: Poor performance in education and health metrics shows low development.
Final answer: B
Topic: Differences in economic development between countries
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