Indicators

Question

Where it is
Where it needs to be
Per capita gross national income (GNI)
US$2,982
>US$1,222
Human Assets Index (HAI) . 79.5

>66
Economic and Environmental 25.7
Vulnerability Index (EVI)

<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)
O Bhutan qualifies as an LDC in all major categories.
Bhutan's GNI exceeds the LDC threshold
Bhutan's government puts a great deal of emphasis on the happiness of its people.
Bhutan likely has a poor record on human nighis.

Answer 1

Based on the provided table and the indicators for Bhutan, the following observations can be made:

1. Bhutan qualifies as an LDC in all major categories. - This statement is false because Bhutan's GNI is below the LDC threshold.

2. Bhutan's GNI exceeds the LDC threshold. - This statement is false since Bhutan's GNI is US$2,982, which is above the LDC threshold of US$1,222.

3. Bhutan's government puts a great deal of emphasis on the happiness of its people. - This statement may be considered true in a general sense, as Bhutan is known for its focus on Gross National Happiness (GNH) rather than just economic indicators, but it is not directly supported by the table provided.

4. Bhutan likely has a poor record on human rights. - This statement may be considered true as the low Human Assets Index (HAI) of 79.5 suggests challenges in human development and could indicate issues related to human rights.

Therefore, the most accurate and supported observation is that Bhutan likely has a poor record on human rights, based on its HAI score.