Give three examples where an average is used for comparing situations

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From the text, find out the per capita income level of middle-income countries as per WDR 2006.

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What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of their criterion, if any?

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List a few examples of environmental degradation that you may have observed around you.

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Compare India and Sri Lanka on the basis of any three indicators of Human Development 

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Why is per capita income of different countries calculated in dollars and not in their own currencies by the World Bank?

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Which organisation measures HDR? Mention any three indicators of HDR.

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What is national development? What are the aspects covered under the national development?

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What may be development for one may not be development for the other? Explain by giving examples.

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With the help of an example show two groups which may have different notions of development.

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