Question

Which one of the following neighboring countries has a better position in terms of Human Development than India?

• A. Pakistan
• B. Bangladesh
• C. China
• D. Nepal

Hint:

Human Development Index (HDI) is a key indicator used to assess the overall well-being of a country's population, focusing on health , education , and income .

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure used by the United Nations to assess the social and economic development of countries. It takes into account indicators such as life expectancy , education (mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling), and per capita income .
- India has an HDI ranking that is below many of its neighboring countries, including Bangladesh . While India has a larger economy, Bangladesh has made significant improvements in human development indicators over recent decades. These improvements include better health outcomes, such as life expectancy, and better educational attainment in comparison to India
. - Pakistan and Nepal also have lower HDI rankings than India, and China , while ahead of India, does not have a better HDI ranking than Bangladesh.
Thus, Bangladesh currently holds a higher HDI than India due to its advancements in public health, education, and income distribution, despite having a smaller economy.