Question

Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India?

• A. Bangladesh
• B. Sri Lanka
• C. Nepal
• D. Pakistan

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sri Lanka

Answer: The Correct answer is option (b) – Sri Lanka

• As per data for 2013 for India and its neighbouring countries, Sri Lanka performs best with a HDI rank of 73.
• As per data for 2013, HDI rank of India was 135, HDI rank of Myanmar was 150, HDI rank of Bangladesh was 142, HDI rank of Nepal was 145, HDI rank of Pakistan was 146.
• The above rankings were concluded after comparing 177 countries.
• As per Human Development Report 2014, the Life expectancy at birth in India was very low at 66.4.
• The life expectancy of other neighboring countries of India are: Pakistan has life expectancy of 66.6, Myanmar has life expectancy of 65.2, Bangladesh has life expectancy of 70.7, and Sri Lanka is the best performer in life expectancy with 74.3.
• The Literacy Rate for 15+ years population 2005-12, the best performer is Myanmar at 92.7, Sri Lanka is closely behind at 91.2. India lags far behind at 62.8. Pakistan has the lowest score of 54.9.
• When Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (2011 PPP $) is taken into consideration, Sri Lanka performs best at $ 9250, Nepal is the least at $ 2194.
• Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (2011 PPP $) for India was $ 5150.