Question

Which of the following best describes Kerala's paradoxical development model?

• A. High per capita income but low literacy and health standards
• B. Low per capita income co-existing with high human development indicators like literacy and life expectancy
• C. High industrial output with poor social indicators
• D. Rapid urbanization accompanied by shrinking social services

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Low per capita income co-existing with high human development indicators like literacy and life expectancy

• Kerala's unique achievement is maintaining excellent social indicators despite relatively low economic income, defying conventional economic development theories.