Which of the following is an environmental indicator of welfare?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Air quality
Environmental indicators measure conditions in the natural surroundings that affect human well-being. Air quality is directly related to respiratory health, disease risk, comfort and quality of life, so it is an environmental indicator of welfare. Hence option A is correct. Bank deposits, government tax and business profit are financial or fiscal measures; they may affect welfare indirectly but are not environmental indicators themselves.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Air quality
Why is this the correct answer?
Environmental indicators measure conditions in the natural surroundings that affect human well-being. Air quality is directly related to respiratory health, disease risk, comfort and quality of life, so it is an environmental indicator of welfare. Hence option A is correct. Bank deposits, government tax and business profit are financial or fiscal measures; they may affect welfare indirectly but are not environmental indicators themselves.
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.
