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Q38 (CDS-I/2026) International Relations & Global Affairs › Global Indices, Reports & Agreements

Which of the following statements with respect to the Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct ? 1. GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in work participation, property and income dimensions. 2. GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market dimensions. 3. The value of GII ranges from 0 to 1, with a GII of 0 indicating women and men faring equally in all dimensions. Select the answer using the codes given below :

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The Gender Inequality Index (GII) was introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2010. It measures gender-based inequalities in three key dimensions:

  • Reproductive Health: Measured by the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and Adolescent Birth Rate (ABR).
  • Empowerment: Measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by women and the proportion of adult females and males with at least some secondary education.
  • Labour Market: Measured by the female and male labour force participation rates.

Statement 1 is incorrect because property and income are not dimensions of the GII (income is used in the Gender Development Index). Statement 2 is correct as it identifies the three actual dimensions. Statement 3 is correct because the GII ranges from 0 to 1; a value of 0 indicates that women and men fare equally, while 1 indicates total inequality.

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