Karnataka’s HDI ranking among Indian states is generally:

Among the highest
Around the national average
Among the lowest
HDI is not calculated for individual states

The correct answer is: A) Among the highest.

Karnataka has the 6th highest HDI among Indian states, with a value of 0.734. This is higher than the national average of 0.647. The HDI is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries and territories by level of human development.

Option B is incorrect because Karnataka’s HDI is higher than the national average.

Option C is incorrect because Karnataka’s HDI is not among the lowest.

Option D is incorrect because HDI is calculated for individual states.