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The human poverty index counts the probability of not surviving to what age?

A80
B20
C40
D60
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 40
1. The human poverty index measures shortfall. 2. It includes not surviving till 40, adult illiteracy and unclean water. 3. Underweight children are counted too. _Source: syllabus Geography, Fundamentals of Human Geography, Chapter 4, Human Development._
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