In the 2023 Global Hunger Index, India ranked ...... out of the 125 countries.

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Accepted Answer

The correct option is 3: 111

**Detailed explanation of why it is correct:**
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to measure and track hunger globally, regionally, and nationally. It is calculated using four primary indicators: undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality. The 2023 Global Hunger Index ranked India at **111th place** out of the 125 countries included in the assessment. India's GHI score was 28.7, which places the country in the "serious" category of hunger severity. This ranking reflects persistent challenges in tackling malnutrition and food security, particularly among children, as indicated by the high prevalence of child wasting and stunting, despite government efforts.

**Explanation of why other options are incorrect:**

The incorrect option is 1: 26
A rank of 26 would suggest that India has a low level of hunger, likely placing it in the "low" or "moderate" categories, similar to countries with significantly better performance in food security indicators. India's actual GHI score of 28.7 is too high for a rank of 26, meaning this rank is inaccurately optimistic and does not reflect the reality of the country's severe hunger situation reported in the 2023 GHI.

The incorrect option is 2: 37
A rank of 37 is still highly favorable and represents a level of hunger far below the one officially reported for India in the 2023 GHI. A country with a rank in the 30s would typically have a GHI score in the lower range, indicating only a moderate level of hunger. India's performance on indicators such as child wasting and child stunting prevents it from achieving such a high rank.

The incorrect option is 4: 125
The ranking 125 would mean that India was the absolute last among the 125 countries assessed in the 2023 GHI. While India's rank is low, it was not the lowest-ranked country. The final rank (125) would imply an extremely critical or alarming level of hunger, worse than countries already experiencing famine or widespread food crises. Therefore, 125 is factually incorrect as it suggests India performed worse than all other surveyed nations.