Question 13 of 31intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer3 marks

Look at data in Tables 1.3 and 1.4. Is Haryana ahead of Kerala in literacy rate etc., as it is in terms of per capita income?

Correct Answer

No, Haryana is not ahead of Kerala in literacy rate and other social indicators, despite having a higher per capita income. According to Table 1.3, Haryana has a per capita income of Rs 2,64,729, which is higher than Kerala's Rs 2,34,405. However, Table 1.4 shows that Kerala performs significantly better in social sectors. Kerala has a higher literacy rate of 94% compared to Haryana's 82%. Additionally, Kerala has a much lower Infant Mortality Rate of 6 against Haryana's 28, and a higher Net Attendance Ratio of 94 compared to Haryana's 73. This comparison highlights that income is an inadequate measure of development alone. While Haryana leads economically, Kerala is more developed in terms of health and education facilities.

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Explanation

The question tests the student's ability to interpret and compare data from different tables to understand that economic development (income) does not automatically translate to human development (health and education). The textbook context explicitly contrasts Haryana's high income with Kerala's superior health and education stats to show the limitations of using only income as a development metric.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Compare Per Capita Income from Table 1.3 (Haryana: Rs 2,64,729 vs Kerala: Rs 2,34,405). Haryana is ahead.

  2. Step 2: Compare Literacy Rate from Table 1.4 (Kerala: 94% vs Haryana: 82%). Kerala is ahead.

  3. Step 3: Compare other indicators like Infant Mortality Rate and Net Attendance Ratio from Table 1.4. Kerala is ahead in all these aspects.

  4. Step 4: Conclude that Haryana is not ahead in social indicators despite being ahead in income.

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