Question

The Gross National Happiness (GNH) index takes into account which of the following dimensions apart from economic well-being?

1. Education
2. Health
3. Environmental Conservation

• A. None of these
• B. All of these
• C. i, ii
• D. i, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

Gross National Happiness (GNH)

• The Gross National Happiness (GNH) is a concept that measures the quality of life or social progress in more holistic and psychological terms than the conventional measure of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• It was introduced by the King of Bhutan in the early 1970s, emphasizing the importance of collective happiness and well-being.
• The GNH index considers multiple factors such as :
• • Sustainable development
  • Cultural values
  • Environmental conservation
  • Mental and physical health
  • Education
  • Good governance.