Question

As per the Human Development Report 2015, consider the following statements:

A. India ranks 130 out of 188 countries.

B. HDI is based on the indices for life expectancy, education, and PCI.

C. In comparison to other nations in the BRICS, India has the lowest rank.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. B only
4. A, B and C

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : A, B and C

The correct answer is A, B and C.

• Human Development Report 2015  is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 
• India's rank is 130 out of 188 countries. Hence statement A is correct.
• The Human Development Index(HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development:-
  • A long and healthy life:-  It is measured by life expectancy
  • Access to knowledge:- It  is measured by mean years of education among the adult population
  • A decent standard of living:- it is measured by Gross National Income per capita expressed in constant 2011 international dollars converted using purchasing power parity rates.
  • Hence statement B is correct.
  • India's rank is lowest in the Human Development Index among BRICS nations. Brazil (75), Russia (50), China (90) and South Africa (116). Hence statement C is correct.