Global Hunger Index 2026: India 100th

1. Question 1Answer B

   The Global Hunger Index 2026 ranked India at what position among 122 countries?

   • A105th
   • BCorrect answer: 100th
   • C111th
   • D94th

   Core Trigger: On 14 October 2026 the Global Hunger Index ranked India 100th among 122 countries, score 24.1, in the 'serious' band.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   Which country shares India's 100th place in the 2026 Global Hunger Index?

   • APakistan
   • BNigeria
   • CCorrect answer: Ethiopia
   • DYemen

   Timing: It was released ahead of World Food Day, 16 October; Ethiopia shares India's 100th place.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   The GHI is published by Concern Worldwide and which other organisation?

   • AFAO
   • BCorrect answer: Welthungerhilfe
   • CWorld Food Programme
   • DUNICEF

   Publishers: The Index is published by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 3

4. Question 4Answer D

   What is India's child wasting rate in the 2026 Index?

   • A29.3 per cent
   • B12.4 per cent
   • C7.2 per cent
   • DCorrect answer: 19 per cent

   Child Data: India's child wasting is 19 per cent, the highest in South Asia; stunting is 29.3 per cent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   1. Pakistan ranks ahead of India at 96th. 2. Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka rank behind India. Which of the following is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DCorrect answer: Neither 1 nor 2

   Neighbours: Pakistan ranks 106th at 25.5; Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka rank ahead of India.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Which law does the Government cite in rejecting the Index as flawed?

   • ACorrect answer: National Food Security Act 2013
   • BRight to Education Act 2009
   • CMGNREGA 2005
   • DFood Safety and Standards Act 2006

   India Link: The Government rejects the Index as flawed and points to the National Food Security Act 2013 and free grain schemes.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 7

7. Question 7Answer C

   In which German city is Welthungerhilfe based?

   • ABerlin
   • BFrankfurt
   • CCorrect answer: Bonn
   • DHamburg

   Venues: Welthungerhilfe is based in Bonn, Germany; Concern Worldwide in Dublin, Ireland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   The Global Hunger Index began in which year?

   • A2000
   • B2010
   • CCorrect answer: 2006
   • D2015

   Founded: The Index began in 2006, first produced by IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   PUCL v Union of India (2001) made the right to food enforceable under which Article?

   • AArticle 14
   • BCorrect answer: Article 21
   • CArticle 19
   • DArticle 47

   Landmark: PUCL v Union of India (2001) turned the right to food into enforceable entitlements under Article 21.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    1. A GHI score of 20 to 34.9 is classed serious. 2. A score of 50 or more is extremely alarming. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Score Bands: Low is up to 9.9, moderate 10 to 19.9, serious 20 to 34.9, alarming 35 to 49.9, extremely alarming 50 or more.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 210, point 12

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