Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is: (D) 105th
Explanation:
In the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), India was ranked 105th out of 127 countries, with a GHI score of 27.3, indicating a 'serious' level of hunger.
In the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), India was ranked 105th out of 127 countries, with a GHI score of 27.3, indicating a 'serious' level of hunger.
The GHI assesses countries based on four key indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality.
India's ranking reflects challenges in these areas, particularly with high rates of child undernutrition.
Information Booster:
- Undernourishment: 13.7% of India's population has insufficient caloric intake.
Child Stunting: 35.5% of children under five have low height-for-age, indicating chronic undernutrition.
Child Wasting: 18.7% of children under five have low weight-for-height, reflecting acute undernutrition; this is the highest rate globally.
- Child Mortality: Under-five mortality rate stands at 2.9%.
- Neighboring Countries' Ranks:
Nepal: 81st
Bangladesh: 84th
Pakistan: 109th
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