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The Human Development Index was first introduced in the year

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1980
  2. 1990
  3. 1995
  4. 2000

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1990

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 1990 šŸ“š Explanation: The Human Development Index (HDI) was first introduced in 1990 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It was created by economists Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen. The index measures progress based on health, education, and standard of living rather than just income.