Which of the following countries has the highest 'Life Expectancy' at the birth ?
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Model Answer
Option C – India, with a life expectancy of 73.7 years, is the highest among the given options — wait, checking the table:
- Nepal: 70.5 | Bangladesh: 73.7 | India: 67.7 | Pakistan: 66.4
Answer: (B) Bangladesh — with a life expectancy of 73.7 years at birth, Bangladesh has the highest life expectancy among the four given options.
Source: Chapter 1, Table 1.6 (Human Development Report 2023–24)
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Explanation
- Students must refer to Table 1.6 carefully. Among the four options (Nepal – 70.5, Bangladesh – 73.7, India – 67.7, Pakistan – 66.4), Bangladesh has the highest figure.
- A common mistake is choosing India assuming it is more developed — but the data shows otherwise.
- In MCQs, always read all options before marking; do not rely on assumptions.