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Question

Per capita gross national income (GNI) US$2,982 >US$1,222
Human Assets Index (HAI) 79.5 >66
Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI) 25.7 <32
The table shows the United Nations assessment of LDC indicators for Bhutan. Which of these observations can be made on the basis of this table?

(1 point)
Responses

Bhutan’s GNI exceeds the LDC threshold.
Bhutan’s GNI exceeds the LDC threshold.

Bhutan’s government puts a great deal of emphasis on the happiness of its people.
Bhutan’s government puts a great deal of emphasis on the happiness of its people.

Bhutan qualifies as an LDC in all major categories.
Bhutan qualifies as an LDC in all major categories.

Bhutan likely has a poor record on human rights.

Answer 1

Based on the provided table, the correct observation is:

Bhutan qualifies as an LDC in all major categories.

Here’s the reasoning:

• Per capita gross national income (GNI) is US$2,982, which exceeds the threshold of >US$1,222, indicating a favorable economic status.
• Human Assets Index (HAI) is 79.5, which also exceeds the threshold of >66, indicating decent human development indicators.
• Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI) is 25.7, which is below the threshold of <32, indicating vulnerability is managed well.

However, since the question asks about qualifying as an LDC, traditionally, LDCs are characterized by low income, weak human resources, and high economic vulnerability. Since Bhutan is above the GNI threshold and HAI threshold, it can still be categorized as an LDC based on EVI but is approaching the criteria of graduation out of LDC status.

The other options are speculative or not directly supported by the data provided.