How is it that the average person in Haryana has more income than the average person in Kerala but it lags behind in many other crucial areas? Explain.
(Board Term-I, 2016-17)
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- Kerala has a lower infant mortality rate than Haryana.
- Kerala has a higher literacy rate and net attendance ratio than Haryana.
- Literate people in Kerala also have high earning capacity so they can afford basic necessities for their children.
- It shows Kerala has the adequate provision of basic health and education facilities, availability of a clean environment , and a strong PDS system .
- It, therefore, indicates a high level of human development in Kerala compared to Haryana, in spite of a lower per capita income .