According to the Human Development Index 2021, which neighbouring countries from the following ranked behind India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Afghanistan.
· Afghanistan ranked significantly lower than India in the 2021 Human Development Index (HDI).
· The HDI is a composite measure by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that assesses countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators.
· India ranked 132nd in the HDI 2021, while Afghanistan ranked lower, indicating a lower level of human development in comparison to India. Challenges in healthcare, education, economic instability, and prolonged conflict have contributed to Afghanistan's lower ranking.
Additional Information:
· The HDI score ranges from 0 to 1, with a higher score indicating better human development. India's score reflects moderate progress in human development but indicates room for improvement, particularly in education and healthcare.
· Neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan have been gradually improving their HDI rankings, and Maldives usually ranks higher than India due to its better performance in health and education metrics.