Which of the following is a benefit of measuring happiness in a country?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Understanding citizens' mental and emotional well-being
Explanation:
· Measuring happiness goes beyond economic growth and helps assess the quality of life, focusing on people’s mental, emotional, and social well-being.
· It provides policymakers insights into whether development is truly improving citizens’ lives.
Information Booster:
· Bhutan pioneered the idea of Gross National Happiness (GNH).
· UN’s World Happiness Report ranks countries annually based on well-being indicators.
· Happiness includes factors like health, education, income, social support, and freedom.
· GDP alone cannot measure citizens’ life satisfaction.
· India ranked 126th in the World Happiness Report 2024.