On the basis of Human Development Report 2020 arrange the following countries in descending order of their Human Development Index.
A. United Kingdom
B. Norway
C. United States of America
D. Germany
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, D, A, C
(B) Norway — first, with HDI rank 1.
(D) Germany — second, with rank 6.
(A) United Kingdom — third, with rank 13.
(C) United States of America — fourth, with rank 17.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: This question is taken from the Appendix (Appendix I: Human Development Index) of the NCERT book (Fundamentals of Human Geography). Do not miss the Glossary and the Appendices while studying.
NCERT (2026-27):
Appendix I : Human Development Index, 2025 (part)
NCERT (2023-24):
Appendix I : Human Development Index, 2019 (part) |
