The Gender Development Index is expressed as a value between 0 and 1. Consider two countries, Country A which has a GDI of 0.968 and Country B which has a GDI of 0.336. Which of the following statements is true?
I. There is a greater disparity in achievement between males and females in Country A than in Country B.
II. There is a greater disparity in achievement between males and females in Country B than in Country A.
III. The rate of illiteracy among women is likely to be lower in Country A than in
JCountry B.
IV. The rate of illiteracy among women is likely to be lower in Country B than in
JCountry A.

Question

The Gender Development Index is expressed as a value between 0 and 1. Consider two countries, Country A which has a GDI of 0.968 and Country B which has a GDI of 0.336. Which of the following statements is true? 
I. There is a greater disparity in achievement between males and females in Country A than in Country B.
II. There is a greater disparity in achievement between males and females in Country B than in Country A.
III. The rate of illiteracy among women is likely to be lower in Country A than in
JCountry B.
IV. The rate of illiteracy among women is likely to be lower in Country B than in
JCountry A.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The GDI measures gender-related achievement and disparities by taking into account three factors: health, education, and economic participation. 
Statement I is true because Country A has a higher GDI, indicating that there is a greater disparity in achievement between males and females. 
Statement II is false because Country A has a higher GDI, indicating a smaller gender disparity. 
Statement III is true because Country A has a higher GDI, indicating better education and health outcomes for women. 
Statement IV is false because Country A has a higher GDI, indicating better education and health outcomes for women.

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