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Per NCERT, what does the Kerala vs Haryana example illustrate (or similar comparison in textbook)?
AIncome alone determines development
BA state with LOWER per capita income (Kerala) can have BETTER human development indicators (low IMR, high literacy) than a state with higher per capita income (Haryana) — showing income isn't enough
CHaryana has better health indicators
DBoth states are identical
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A state with LOWER per capita income (Kerala) can have BETTER human development indicators (low IMR, high literacy) than a state with higher per capita income (Haryana) — showing income isn't enough
Per NCERT §Income and Other Criteria, Kerala has lower per capita than Haryana but better IMR/literacy — showing public services matter beyond income.
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