Correct option is A
India ranked
103rd out of 119 countries in the
2018 Global Hunger Index (GHI). The index, which is published annually, ranks countries based on four key indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. India’s rank highlighted significant issues related to child malnutrition and hunger, placing the country in the "serious" hunger category.
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Global Hunger Index (GHI)
The
Global Hunger Index is an annual report that tracks hunger at global, regional, and national levels. The GHI assigns scores based on a combination of factors:
1.
Undernourishment: The proportion of the population that is undernourished.
2.
Child Stunting: The percentage of children under the age of five who have low height for their age.
3.
Child Wasting: The percentage of children under the age of five who have low weight for their height.
4.
Child Mortality: The mortality rate of children under the age of five.
India’s performance in 2018 was influenced by high levels of child stunting and wasting.
Additional Knowledge
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India’s performance in the Global Hunger Index has often been criticized due to high rates of malnutrition among children and the prevalence of undernourishment across various regions.
· The
GHI report is used to assess the progress of countries in combating hunger and malnutrition and to raise awareness of the global hunger crisis.
