**Question:** Arrange the following events in proper chronological order: (1) Mahbub-ul-Haq prepared the HDI (Human Development Index) (2) Morris D. Morris developed the PQLI (Physical Quality of Life Index) (3) Alkire and Foster developed the MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index) (4) The term ‘Gross National Happiness’ coined by Bhutan’s king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) (1), (4), (2), (3)
(B) (2), (1), (4), (3)
(C) (4), (2), (1), (3)
(D) (3), (2), (1), (4)
**Correct Answer:** C
**Explanation:** Chronological order: Gross National Happiness by Bhutan’s king (1972), Morris D. Morris developed PQLI (1979), Mahbub-ul-Haq prepared HDI (1990), Alkire and Foster developed MPI (2010).
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 11:13 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*