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India has ranked _________ out of 183 countries in 2016 Global Youth Development Index compiled by the Commonwealth Secretariat.
A
143
B
159
C
133
D
163
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By India Today Web Desk: India has ranked 133rd in a recently released Global Youth Development Index compiled by the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Global Youth Development Index report is based on a Nation’s prospects for young people in employment, education, health, civic and political spheres.

Detailed explanation-2: -India has been ranked 133rd out of 183 countries in the 2016 Global Youth Development Index (YDI). According to the National Youth Policy 2014, youth are defined as those aged between 15 to 29.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Global Youth Development Index was released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

Detailed explanation-4: -Singapore ranked top for the first time followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. Chad, the central African Republic, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Niger finished at the bottom, respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -Global Indices & India’s Ranking in 2023 India has got mixed results in the Global Indices Ranking 2019-2021; for example: India’s rank improved by 1 position in Global Kids Right Index 2021 with a ranking of 112 out of 182.

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