Which one of the following state of India has the lowest rank in the human development index according to Indian National Human Development Report 2011?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Chhattisgarh
The HDI values in this report are for 2007-08. Chhattisgarh is ranked 23rd, the last of the 23 major states. Bihar is 21st, Rajasthan 17th and Haryana 9th.
Note 1: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Note 2: Chhattisgarh sat in the very last row of the HDI table. The last row of a table counts as much as the first.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 3.4 : India – Human Development Index |
