Q: 79 (IAS/2000)
question_subject:
Economics
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,17,23,5,18,17,0
keywords:
{'asian countries': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'human development': [0, 1, 0, 3], 'malaysia': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'korea': [1, 2, 1, 1], 'philippines': [2, 2, 11, 14], 'china': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'best performance': [0, 1, 0, 0]}
Based on the given table, the country with the best performance in terms of Human Development among the Asian countries is Korea.
Korea has the highest life expectancy at birth (71.7 years) among the listed countries, which indicates better overall health and well-being. Additionally, Korea has a high adult literacy rate (98%), suggesting a well-educated population. Although Korea has a relatively higher infant mortality rate compared to some other countries listed, its overall performance in terms of life expectancy and adult literacy rate is still considered better.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Korea.