Which of the following is not included PQLI (Physical Quality of Life Index)

Appeared in: NORCET 2 -2021 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is not one of the three indicators used to calculate the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI).
PQLI was developed to measure the quality of life or well-being of a country by focusing on social outcomes rather than economic inputs.
The three components of PQLI are Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Life Expectancy at Age One, and the Basic Literacy Rate.
While MMR is a vital indicator of maternal health and healthcare systems, it was not selected for inclusion in the PQLI composite score.

Option A: This is incorrect because the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a fundamental component of the PQLI.
Option B: This is incorrect because the basic literacy rate is a key component of the PQLI, representing access to education.
Option C: This is incorrect because life expectancy at age one is a specific component of the PQLI, chosen to avoid the skewing effect of infant mortality.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Components of the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Community health nurses use indices like PQLI to understand the overall health and social well-being of a population, which helps in identifying communities that need targeted health interventions.
A high PQLI score in a community suggests effective public health policies, good healthcare access, and satisfactory educational attainment, which are all goals of public health nursing.
What if? If the question asked for a component of the Human Development Index (HDI), then life expectancy at birth and education would be correct, but it also includes Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, which PQLI deliberately excludes.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core concept of the question, which is the 'Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)'.
Recognize the negative framing of the question; it asks what is 'not included'.
Recall the three specific components that constitute the PQLI.
Systematically evaluate each option against the known components of PQLI: Infant Mortality Rate, Life Expectancy at Age One, and Basic Literacy Rate.
Identify the option that is not part of this set. In this case, MMR is the outlier.
Select the outlier option as the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart A (pp 26-201 of 604) pp. 2-4, 12-14

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