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Question No. 174Interactive Test Mode
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Q174. As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?

As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Maldives–Sri Lanka–India–Pakistan

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According to the UNDP Human Development Report 2003, among South Asian nations, Maldives and Sri Lanka held the highest rankings, followed by India, and then Pakistan at the lowest among these four.

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Historically, Maldives and Sri Lanka have maintained the highest HDI ranks in South Asia, while India leads over Pakistan.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q174)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Maldives–Sri Lanka–India–Pakistan

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q174

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 174 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "Maldives–Sri Lanka–India–Pakistan". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Historically, Maldives and Sri Lanka have maintained the highest HDI ranks in South Asia, while India leads over Pakistan.

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