What is the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
A)A composite measure of the level of welfare in a country
B)A composite measure of the GDP per capita of a country times the 'world happiness index score
C)A composite measure of the level of life satisfaction of the population of a country
D)None of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) is a composite measure that combines three basic indicators of the level of welfare in a country: life expectancy at birth, infant mortality rate, and basic literacy. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because it combines GDP per capita with a happiness index, which is not part of the PQLI. Option C is incorrect because the PQLI does not directly measure life satisfaction, but rather three specific indicators of physical quality of life. Option D is incorrect because the PQLI is a real index that is widely used and studied in social sciences.

What Is the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)