Demography and health indicators: Gender Inequality Index: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Demography and health indicators: Gender Inequality Index

Sample item

A health economist compares the UNDP Human Development Index with the Gender Inequality Index. Which indicator enters the Gender Inequality Index but not the Human Development Index?

AGross national income per capitaBMean years of schoolingCLife expectancy at birthDMaternal mortality ratio

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Maternal mortality ratio

The Human Development Index combines life expectancy, years of schooling and income per capita. The Gender Inequality Index instead uses reproductive health (maternal mortality ratio and adolescent birth rate), empowerment (parliamentary seats and secondary education) and labour force participation.

Option by option

A. Gross national income per capita
Gross national income per capita is the standard-of-living component of the Human Development Index.
B. Mean years of schooling
Mean years of schooling is an education component of the Human Development Index.
C. Life expectancy at birth
Life expectancy at birth is the health dimension of the Human Development Index.
D. Maternal mortality ratio (correct)
Correct. Maternal mortality ratio is the reproductive health component of the Gender Inequality Index.

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Questions about this PSM question

What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Maternal mortality ratio. The Human Development Index combines life expectancy, years of schooling and income per capita.

Why is "Gross national income per capita" not the answer?

Gross national income per capita is the standard-of-living component of the Human Development Index.

Why is "Mean years of schooling" not the answer?

Mean years of schooling is an education component of the Human Development Index.

Why is "Life expectancy at birth" not the answer?

Life expectancy at birth is the health dimension of the Human Development Index.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Demography and health indicators: Gender Inequality Index in PSM. The Gender Inequality Index instead uses reproductive health (maternal mortality ratio and adolescent birth rate), empowerment (parliamentary seats and secondary education) and labour force participation.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Demography and health indicators: Gender Inequality Index?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.