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Compare India and Sri Lanka on the basis of any three indicators of HDI.

HDI stands for the Human Development Index. It represents the development of the human population of a country or a state.


India and Sri Lanka are neighbouring countries.


1. The per capita income of Sri Lanka is higher than in India.


2. The expected life of a person at birth, which is called life expectancy at birth is higher in Sri Lanka than India.


3. The literacy ratio, that is enrolment ratio in all levels of schools in Sri Lanka is comparatively better than India.


Hence, Sri Lanka is better than India in terms of HDI.


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