Q1. [1] § Human Development Report
Study the following table showing HDI Rank in the World and answer the question given below :
S. No. | Country | HDI Rank in the world
1. | India | 130
2. | Myanmar | 148
3. | Nepal | 149
4. | Pakistan | 150
Amongst the given countries, which one of the following countries has the highest HDI rank ?
- (A) Pakistan
- (B) India
- (C) Nepal
- (D) Myanmar
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2025 32/1/1 Q15
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Model Answer
(B) India
India has HDI Rank 130, which is the highest (best) among the four countries listed, as a lower rank number indicates better human development.
Explanation
In HDI ranking, a lower rank number = better position. India's rank of 130 is numerically the smallest among the four countries (Myanmar–148, Nepal–149, Pakistan–150), so India has the highest HDI rank. Students often confuse "highest rank" with the largest number — remember, Rank 1 is the best.
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