In the second and latest edition of the India Innovation Index 2020 which state occupies a top position under the "Major States’ category?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Karnataka.

Karnataka topped the "Major States" category in the second edition of the India Innovation Index 2020.

• Karnataka: Ranked first with a score of 42.5
• Maharashtra: Ranked second with a score of 38
• Tamil Nadu: Ranked third with a score of 37.91
• Bihar: Ranked last with a score of 14.5

The India Innovation Index is a framework that evaluates the innovation performance and capabilities of states and union territories. The index is released by NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness. 

• The index measures innovation inputs using five parameters: Human Capital, Investment, Knowledge Workers, Business Environment, and Safety and Legal Environment. 
• The index measures innovation outputs using two parameters: Knowledge Output and Knowledge Diffusion. 
• The index helps to identify opportunities and challenges, and to create government policies that encourage innovation.