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UPPSC 2023 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

With reference to the Human Development Report, 2021-22, which of the following statement is/are correct?

(1) India's rank on the Human Development Index has upgraded from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.
(2) India's rank on the Human Development Index has stripped from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.

Select the correct answer using the code given below—
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Option B: Only 2

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The correct answer is “Only 2”.
The correct answer is Only 2.

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