Question 4045

According to NITI Aayog's 2020 index, based on the performance across 16 Sustainable Development Goals, which Indian state occupies the bottom-most position?

Answer

Bihar

Why?

The correct answer is Bihar. Key Points Kerala with a score of 75 has retained the top spot in the rankings, while Bihar with a score of 52 remains at the bottom of the list. The second position with 74 points has been shared by two states: Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Niti Aayog's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index evaluates the progress of states and Union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. A quick look at the performance of the states: Top performers Kerala: 75 points Himachal Pradesh: 74 points Tamil Nadu: 74 points States at the bottom of the table Bihar: 52 points Jharkhand: 56 points Assam: 57 points