Bordered by China to the north and India to the south, Bhutan is roughly the size of Switzerland. Bhutan, which is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and its breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the only country in the world to measure its Gross National Happiness (GNH). GNH is a variation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Most countries measure GDP, which relates to economic prosperity. Bhutan's GNH represents the nation's commitment to contented citizens above financial gain. The king's father coined the term before he retired.
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The rulers of Bhutan consider citizens' happiness to be _________.
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A noteworthy
B divisive
C juvenile
D temporary
A noteworthy
A noteworthy
To find the answer to the question, we need to understand the concept of GNH in Bhutan and how it relates to citizens' happiness. According to the information given, Bhutan values its citizens' happiness above financial gain, as reflected in their measurement of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as opposed to just Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
To answer the question, we can eliminate options based on our understanding of the information provided. The rulers of Bhutan's commitment to measuring GNH indicates that they consider citizens' happiness to be important and of significance. Therefore, option B (divisive), option C (juvenile), and option D (temporary) can be eliminated.
This leaves us with option A, "noteworthy." Given the context, it is reasonable to conclude that the rulers of Bhutan consider citizens' happiness to be noteworthy.