Identify the option that arranges the following neighbouring countries of India according to their Human Development Index (HDI) ranks in 2021-22 in increasing order.
a) Sri Lanka
b) Maldives
c) Bhutan
d) Bangladesh
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. a-b-c-d.
- Sri Lanka is classified in the high development category with an HDI value of 0.782 and holds the 73rd rank, the highest among South Asian countries.
- Maldives is also in the high development category with an HDI value of 0.747 and ranks 90th, making it the second highest among South Asian nations.
- Bhutan has been placed under the medium human development category with an HDI value of 0.666 with a rank of 127.
- Bangladesh is also in the medium human development category with an HDI value of 0.661 with a rank of 129.