Which of the following statements are true in the context of reports by UNEP in March 2022 on the SDG India Index?
1.India is now behind all South Asian nations except Pakistan
2.Among states, Kerala, Tamil Nadu (with Himachal Pradesh) and Goa are the three top states in the SDG category
3.Among Union Territories, Chandigarh was ranked first, followed by Delhi (with Lakshadweep and Puducherry) second and Andaman and Nicobar Islands third
4.The SDG India Index gives the overall progress of the nation on social, economic and environmental status
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1 and 4
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
All four statements are treated as true, so the full set describes the SDG India Index picture.
Statement 1 holds that India then trailed its South Asian neighbours apart from Pakistan.
Statement 2 places Kerala, Tamil Nadu with Himachal Pradesh, and Goa among the top states.
Statement 3 ranks Chandigarh first among union territories, then Delhi with Lakshadweep and Puducherry, then the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Statement 4 notes that the index gives the nation's overall progress on social, economic and environmental status.
The SDG India Index has been published by NITI Aayog since 2018.
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