Arrange the given countries from top rank to lower rank according to the Human Development Report 2020.
A. Switzerland
B. Norway
C. Germany
D. Australia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B, A, C, D
B. Norway — first. Rank 1 in the Human Development Report 2020 (rank 2 in the 2025 Report).
A. Switzerland — second. Rank 3 in both Reports.
C. Germany — third. Rank 6 (rank 5 in the 2025 Report).
D. Australia — fourth. Rank 8 (rank 7 in the 2025 Report).
Note: This question is taken from an earlier edition of the NCERT book (2023-24), which gives the ranks of the Human Development Report 2020. The latest edition (2026-27) gives newer data (the Human Development Report 2025). Both editions are given below for your benefit.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 3.3: Top Ten Ranked Countries with High Value Index
NCERT (2023-24):
Table 3.3: Top Ten Ranked Countries with High Value Index |
