Q.Discuss the three determinants of physical quality of life Index.

PQLI (Morris) is built from three indicators — life expectancy at age one, infant mortality rate and literacy rate — each indexed 0-100 and averaged; higher PQLI means better quality of life.

The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI), developed by Morris David Morris, measures welfare and the quality of human life instead of just income. It is based on three determinants:

• Life expectancy at age one: The average number of years a person is expected to live from age one; a higher value indicates better health and living conditions.
• Infant mortality rate: The number of infant deaths (below one year) per 1,000 live births; a lower rate indicates better health facilities and welfare.
• Literacy rate: The percentage of literate persons in the population; higher literacy reflects better education and awareness. …