According to the SDG India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, what is the range of composite scores achieved by Indian states?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) 57 to 79

Explanation:

• According to the SDG India Index 2023-24 released by NITI Aayog, the composite scores for Indian states range from 57 to 79.
• This marks an improvement from the 2020-21 edition, where the range was 52 to 75 for states.
• The Union Territories (UTs) scored between 65 and 77 in the 2023-24 edition.
• The top-performing states were Kerala and Uttarakhand, each scoring 79, while Bihar had the lowest score at 57.
• The index reflects the progress of states and UTs towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Information Booster:

• The SDG India Index is a comprehensive framework that monitors the progress of Indian states and Union Territories towards achieving the SDGs.
• The index scores range between 0–100, with higher scores indicating greater progress towards the SDGs.
• States and UTs are classified into four categories based on their scores:
• Aspirant: 0–49
• Performer: 50–64
• Front-runner: 65–99
• Achiever: 100

Additional Knowledge:

• Option A: 52 to 75
• Incorrect. This was the range in the 2020-21 edition, not the 2023-24 edition.
• Option C: 65 to 90
• Incorrect. The actual range for states in the 2023-24 edition is 57 to 79.
• Option D: 60 to 85
• Incorrect. The actual range for states in the 2023-24 edition is 57 to 79.