2. 9 Human Development Index Quiz

What is the primary reason for the global decline in the Human Development Index (HDI) for two consecutive years?

• Increase in global conflicts

• Combined effects of climate change, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine

• Lack of technological advancements

• Overpopulation in developing countries

How many years has the UN’s Human Development Index been measured?

• 10 years

• 22 years

• 32 years

• 50 years

According to the UNDP report, how many countries experienced a decline in living conditions in 2021?

• 50% of the world's countries

• 75% of the world's countries

• 90% of the world's countries

• 100% of the world's countries

What term does the UNDP report use to describe the combination of multiple crises affecting global living standards?

• Economic Recession

• Uncertainty Complex

• Humanitarian Catastrophe

• Environmental Collapse

Which country ranked as the most developed according to the latest Human Development Index?

• United States

• Norway

• Switzerland

• Germany

What position does the United States hold in the 2021 Human Development Index rankings?

• 1st

• 9th

• 15th

• 21st

Which of the following countries was NOT listed in the Human Development Index ranking?

• South Sudan

• Monaco

• Germany

• Norway

Which of the following countries are among the least developed according to the report?

• Chad and Niger

• Sweden and Denmark

• China and India

• Finland and the Netherlands

What is a significant difference between the 2021 Human Development Index and previous years?

• More countries improved their rankings

• It showed only minor changes in rankings

• It declined globally for two consecutive years for the first time

• The report only focused on economic factors

What warning does the UNDP report give about interpreting the index data?

• Not all indicators were available for every country

• The index is outdated and unreliable

• Rankings are based only on economic factors

• Countries can manipulate their HDI scores