According to Human Development Index (HDI) report 2021-22, out of all the neighbouring countries of India, how many countries have got ranking in the ‘Very High Human Development’ category of HDI?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 0.
- According to the 2021-22 Human Development Index (HDI) report, zero of India's neighboring countries are classified as having "Very High Human Development"
- The Human Development Index (HDI) report is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
- India’s rank on the Human Development Index (HDI) has slipped from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.
Human Development Report 2025
- India has been ranked 130th out of 193 countries
- Iceland ranked first with an HDI of 0.972, while South Sudan ranked last with an HDI of 0.388.
- The disparity between the richest and poorest nations has been widening.
Among India’s neighbors:
- China (78th)
- Sri Lanka (89th)
- Bhutan (125th) rank above India
- Bangladesh (130th)
- Nepal (145th)
- Myanmar (150th)
- Pakistan (168th)