Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : There is a positive relationship between Human Development Index (HDI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranking of Indian States.
Reason (R) : The underlying dimensions of SDG targets are closely related to education and health aspects.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

A

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

B

(A) is false, but (R) is true.

C

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

D

(A) is true, but (R) is false.

Result

Your answer: — · Correct: C

Explanation

The Assertion (A) is correct. Empirical evidence from NITI Aayog's SDG India Index and various state-level Human Development Reports shows a strong positive correlation between HDI and SDG rankings. States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh, which perform well in human development indicators, also lead in SDG achievements.

The Reason (R) is also correct and explains the assertion. The Human Development Index (HDI) is calculated based on health (life expectancy), education (mean and expected years of schooling), and standard of living. These dimensions are core pillars of the 17 SDGs, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Because the SDG framework encompasses the fundamental components of human development, progress in health and education naturally drives improvements in both the HDI and SDG rankings simultaneously.

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