Question

Kerala, with lower per capita income has a better human development ranking than Haryana. Hence, per capita income is not a useful criterion at all and should not be used to compare states. Do you agree? Discuss. (200 words)

Answer 1

Answer:

No, I do not agree with the statement that per capita income is not a useful criterion at all. Kerala, with lower per capita income has a better human development ranking than Punjab because, human development ranking is determined using a combination of factors such as health, education, and income

Explanation:

Punjab is the most developed state in India ( 2003-03 ) on per capita income basis.

The per capita income of Punjab in 2002-2003 is Rs. 26,000 per annum.

Kerala has low per capita income as compared to Punjab.

But Kerala has HDI rank better than Punjab.

Kerala is having holistic Human Development in terms of education, health, income. Per capita income is vital but not the sole factor in development perspective.