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UPSC 2003: 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?
(a)India—Sri Lanka—Pakistan—Maldives
(b)Maldives—Sri Lanka—India—Pakistan
(c)Sri Lanka—Maldives—India—Pakistan
(d)Maldives—India—Pakistan—Sri Lanka
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Maldives—Sri Lanka—India—Pakistan
According to the UNDP Human Development Report figures available in 2003, South-Asian HDI ranking was: Maldives (highest), Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan (lowest). ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2003-solved-question-paper/))
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The correct answer is option (b): Maldives—Sri Lanka—India—Pakistan. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 62. It falls under Indian Economy > Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes.
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