What is India's rank on the Global Hunger Index, 2020?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
94th rank
In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020, India was ranked 94th out of 107 qualifying countries. With a score of 27.2, India was categorized in the 'serious' hunger category.
Key Indicators of GHI
The Global Hunger Index is calculated based on four key indicators:
Undernourishment: The share of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient.
Child Wasting: The share of children under the age of five who have low weight for their height (reflecting acute undernutrition).
Child Stunting: The share of children under the age of five who have low height for their age (reflecting chronic undernutrition).
Child Mortality: The mortality rate of children under the age of five.
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