In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary (1) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (2) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (3) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (4) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (5) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3
indices
The sentence mentions that the HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (3) ______ for each dimension.
The word "indices" is appropriate because it refers to statistical measures or indicators used for comparison.
The HDI uses multiple indices (such as health, education, and income) to assess human development.
Thus, the correct answer is option 2: indices.
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A set of 4 sentences (A, B, C and D in the same order) have been given in the above question followed by five option choices. From the option choice provided look for the option choice that acts as the fifth sentence (conclusion) for the statements mentioned.
A. The United Kingdom has confirmed the presence of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, main accused in the ₹ 13,578-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case, in its territory.
B. Soon after his location was communicated by the U.K. authorities, the CBI moved an application seeking his extradition.
C. The request is being sent through the Home and External Affairs Ministries.
D. Modi left the country in the first week of January, just days before the CBI registered a case against him.
