Based on the given data, compare any two parameters for the economies of India and China : Source : HDI Report 2014 & WDI S. No. | Items | India | China (i) | Human Development Index (HDI) (Value) | 0.609 | 0.727 (ii) | HDI (Rank) | 130 | 90 (iii) | Life Expectancy at Birth (in years) | 68.2 | 75.8 (iv) | GDP per capita (PPP $ US) | 5,730 | 13,572

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Comparison of India and China:

Parameter 1: Human Development Index
- India: Lower HDI value
- China: Higher HDI value
Analysis: China has better human development outcomes.

Parameter 2: Per Capita Income
- India: Lower per capita income
- China: Higher per capita income
Analysis: China has higher standard of living.

Overall, China has performed better on human development indicators compared to India.