2019 · Q94
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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- AIreland, Norway, Australia, Switzerland
- BNorway, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland
- CNorway, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland
- DSwitzerland, Ireland, Norway, Australia
Explanation
Per the UNDP Human Development Report 2018 (2017 data, the latest available when the exam was held), the top ranks were Norway (1), Switzerland (2), Australia (3) and Ireland (4) - the descending order in option B.