If child malnutrition falls along with GDP growth, what may this indicate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Growth benefits reached health outcomes
The governing concept is that GDP growth should be interpreted alongside social indicators. A fall in child malnutrition suggests that increased resources, incomes, public services or food access may have improved children’s nutrition and living conditions. Therefore option A is the appropriate conclusion, although it does not prove that GDP was the only cause. The other options concern inflation, imports or population and are not supported by the evidence.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Growth benefits reached health outcomes
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is that GDP growth should be interpreted alongside social indicators. A fall in child malnutrition suggests that increased resources, incomes, public services or food access may have improved children’s nutrition and living conditions. Therefore option A is the appropriate conclusion, although it does not prove that GDP was the only cause. The other options concern inflation, imports or population and are not supported by the evidence.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Economics question. Chapter: National Income and Related Aggregates. Topic: GDP and Welfare.
