Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of the countries

Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to Human Development Index (HDI) value ?

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Ireland, Norway, Australia, Switzerland

Norway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland

Norway, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland

Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Australia

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UPSC CAPF – 2019

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The correct answer is D) Switzerland, Ireland, Norway, Australia. Based on the Human Development Index (HDI) 2023/2024 report (which uses 2022 data), Switzerland ranks 1st, Ireland 4th, Norway 5th, and Australia 10th among the given options. Arranging them in descending order of HDI value gives Switzerland > Ireland > Norway > Australia.

– The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
– HDI values are published annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
– The relative rankings of countries can change slightly from year to year based on updated data. To answer this question accurately, one needs to refer to a recent HDI report.

The HDI is a standard means of measuring well-being. While the top countries often remain high, their exact ranking can fluctuate. As of the 2023/2024 report, European countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Ireland consistently rank among the very high human development group, along with Australia.

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