Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Karnataka
Karnataka emerged as the top state receiving the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow worth ₹1,02,866 crore in the financial year 2021-22, according to the Economic Survey 2022.
The state’s strong IT sector, infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies contributed to this leading position.
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Karnataka hosts major IT hubs like Bengaluru, attracting substantial FDI.
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are also significant recipients of FDI but ranked below Karnataka in 2021-22.
Uttar Pradesh is growing in FDI inflows but did not top the list in this period.
FDI inflows are vital for economic growth, employment, and technology transfer.
The Economic Survey 2022 highlights Karnataka’s contribution to India’s FDI landscape.