Which of the following organisations publishes the 'Human Development Report' ?
Which of the following organisations publishes the 'Human Development Report' ?
Options
Official answer
D: United Nations Development Program — it is the agency that compiles the HDI and publishes the HDR annually.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark: for correctly choosing option D (United Nations Development Program).
Hint
Recall which UN body focuses on the Human Development Index (health, education, income) — not trade, health services, or environment specifically.
Quick oral answer
The Human Development Report is published every year by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and it ranks countries using the Human Development Index based on health, education, and income.
Common mistakes
- 1.Confusing UNDP with WHO because both are UN organisations connected to well-being.
- 2.Selecting UNEP due to unfamiliarity with the acronym.
- 3.Not recalling that the HDI/HDR distinction belongs specifically to UNDP's annual publication.
Analysis and explanation
Tests recall of which UN body publishes the Human Development Report (HDR).
Concept
- The HDR, published annually by the UNDP, ranks countries using the Human Development Index (HDI) — combining health, education, and income indicators.
Key points
- Option D (UNDP) is correct.
- WTO (A) handles trade rules; WHO (B) handles global health; UNEP (C) handles environment — none publish the HDR.
Common mistakes
- Confusing similar-sounding UN agencies (WHO, UNEP, UNDP) that are commonly used as distractors — only UNDP is linked to the HDI/HDR.
Interesting facts
The first Human Development Report was published by the UNDP in 1990.
The HDI concept was pioneered by economist Mahbub ul Haq, working closely with Nobel laureate Amartya Sen.
The HDI combines health, education and income indicators specifically to show that a country's development cannot be judged by income alone.
Question details
Q51 of 57 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Social Science
- Year
- 2026
- Section
- Section D
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Development
- Topic
- Human Development Report
- Bloom's level
- remember
- Syllabus topic
- Unit 3: Development — Human Development Index and Reports
- Author
- CBSE
- Reviewed by
- Padhantu Academic Team
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Human Development Index measure?
The HDI measures average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life (life expectancy), knowledge (years of schooling), and a decent standard of living (per capita income/GNI).
How is HDI different from per capita income comparison?
Per capita income only measures average income, while HDI is a composite index that also accounts for health and education outcomes, giving a fuller picture of development than income alone.