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Q.Define PQLI.

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PQLI (Physical Quality of Life Index), given by Morris David Morris in 1979, measures the quality of life using three social indicators — life expectancy at age one, infant mortality rate and basic literacy — each scaled 0-100 and simply averaged.

Definition. The Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) is a single composite index that measures the level of social well-being/quality of life of a country, without using income. It was developed by Morris David Morris in 1979.

The three indicators.

  1. Life expectancy at age one (indexed).
  2. Infant mortality rate (indexed).
  3. Basic literacy rate (indexed). …

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