Previous Year Question
Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) is developed by
Morris D. Morris
UNDP
Mehbub-ul-Haq
None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) was developed by Morris David Morris. Its purpose was to assess a country's development and the actual quality of life of its people through social outcomes, rather than relying only on income or GDP.
PQLI is based on three major indicators—
Infant Mortality Rate
Life Expectancy at Age One
Basic Literacy Rate
The three indicators are converted to a common scale and then combined to form the composite PQLI.
An important feature of PQLI is that it does not include per capita income. Its focus is on how effectively economic resources are translated into actual human outcomes such as health, survival and literacy.
It should not be confused with the Human Development Index (HDI).
PQLI → Morris D. Morris
HDI → UNDP; Mahbub ul Haq played a major role
In its current form, HDI includes the dimensions of health, education and standard of living, whereas PQLI is an older social quality-of-life measure.