What is the rank of India according to the "Human Development Index 2021-22"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development which are:
- A long and healthy life
- Being knowledgeable
- Decent standard of living
According to the Human Development Report 2021-22, India’s rank on the Human Development Index (HDI) has slipped from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022, in line with a global fall in HDI scores in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.