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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

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According to the Human Development Index 2021, which neighbouring countries from the following ranked behind India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Afghanistan.

 

Explanation:

  • The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is based on three key dimensions: health, education, and standard of living.

  • In the 2021 HDI report, India was ranked 132nd.

  • Afghanistan ranked 169th, placing it significantly below India.

  • The other countries listed — Bangladesh, Maldives, and Bhutan — all ranked higher than India in the same report.

  • Thus, among the options given, only Afghanistan ranked behind India in HDI 2021.