According to IBEF 2021, the Indian pharmaceutical industry ranks _____ in the world on the basis of volume.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 3rd.
· According to IBEF (Indian Brand Equity Foundation) 2021, the Indian pharmaceutical industry ranks 3rd in the world on the basis of volume.
· India's Latest Rankings in 2023 (as of December 13, 2023):
· GDP (PPP): 3rd largest in the world
· Foreign Exchange Reserves: 4th largest in the world
· World Happiness Report: 126th out of 156 countries
· Human Development Index: 132nd out of 191 countries
· Gender Inequality Index: 125th out of 165 countries
· Multidimensional Poverty Index: 66th out of 109 countries
· Literacy rate: 77.7% (male) and 65.4% (female)
· Henley Passport Index: 84th out of 104 passports
· World Press Freedom Index: 150th out of 180 countries
· Environmental Performance Index: 180th out of 180 countries
· Maternal mortality ratio: 113 deaths per 100,000 live births