According to the Human Development Index 2004, which of India's neighbors ranked better than India?

Nepal

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Pakistan

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Sri Lanka

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Myanmar

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Solution

The correct option is C Sri Lanka
According to Human Development Report 2005, India ranked 127 (same rank as in the previous two years) out of 177 countries (Table 15.1). Even though India did not improve her rank, the report applauds its state policies for promoting political, social and religious aspects. Among South Asian countries, India ranks third after Maldives (84) and Sri Lanka (93). Pakistan Nepal and Bangladesh are worse than India.

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