Comprehension
Study the following table carefully and answer the questions : Human
Development Index (2021)
| S. No. | Country’s Name | HDI Value (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 0.919 |
| 2 | Mexico | 0.758 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 0.962 |
| 4 | Singapore | 0.939 |
| 5 | Cuba | 0.764 |
| 6 | Austria | 0.916 |
| 7 | Germany | 0.942 |
| 8 | Chile | 0.855 |
Question: 1
The maximum number of countries given in the table belong to which one of the following continents?
The maximum number of countries given in the table belong to which one of the following continents?
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When studying data from countries across continents, check the geographical regions of each country to determine the highest count from a given set of continents.
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- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Looking at the table, the countries that belong to Europe are:
- Switzerland - Austria - Germany
Thus, the maximum number of countries in the table belong to Europe, which is three countries.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Europe.
- Switzerland - Austria - Germany
Thus, the maximum number of countries in the table belong to Europe, which is three countries.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Europe.
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Question: 2
Arrange the following countries from low to high order of Human Development Index value and choose the correct option.
I. Singapore
II. Germany
III. Mexico
IV. Israel
Arrange the following countries from low to high order of Human Development Index value and choose the correct option.
I. Singapore
II. Germany
III. Mexico
IV. Israel
I. Singapore
II. Germany
III. Mexico
IV. Israel
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When arranging countries based on HDI values, always refer to the given HDI values and place countries accordingly, from the lowest to the highest.
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- III, IV, II, I
- III, IV, I, II
- IV, III, I, II
- IV, III, II, I
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The Human Development Index (HDI) values of the countries from the table are:
- Singapore: 0.939 (highest)
- Germany: 0.942
- Israel: 0.919
- Mexico: 0.758 (lowest)
Thus, the correct order from low to high HDI value is: Mexico (III), Israel (IV), Singapore (I), and Germany (II).
Thus, the correct answer is (B) III, IV, I, II.
- Singapore: 0.939 (highest)
- Germany: 0.942
- Israel: 0.919
- Mexico: 0.758 (lowest)
Thus, the correct order from low to high HDI value is: Mexico (III), Israel (IV), Singapore (I), and Germany (II).
Thus, the correct answer is (B) III, IV, I, II.
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Question: 3
Choose the correctly matched pair.
Choose the correctly matched pair.
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To match countries with continents, refer to their geographical locations on the world map.
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- Austria - Europe
- Cuba - Africa
- Chile - Asia
- Mexico - South America
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
- Austria is located in Europe. Hence, option (A) is the correct match.
- Cuba is located in North America, not Africa.
- Chile is located in South America, not Asia.
- Mexico is located in North America, not South America.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Austria - Europe.
- Cuba is located in North America, not Africa.
- Chile is located in South America, not Asia.
- Mexico is located in North America, not South America.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Austria - Europe.
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