The correct answer is: Higher.
Gujarat has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.681, which is higher than the national average of 0.647. This means that Gujarat has a higher level of human development than the average Indian state.
The HDI is a composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income. It is used to measure the level of development of a country or region. A higher HDI indicates a higher level of development.
Gujarat has a high life expectancy, with an average life expectancy of 72.4 years. It also has a high literacy rate, with 79.3% of the population over the age of 15 being literate. Gujarat’s per capita income is also relatively high, at $5,660.
These factors contribute to Gujarat’s high HDI. Gujarat is a relatively developed state with a high standard of living.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Gujarat does not rank lower than the national average in terms of the HDI.
- Gujarat does not rank about the same as the national average in terms of the HDI.
- Gujarat’s HDI does not vary greatly by region.