Correct option is A
In the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2019, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh were the top-performing states. Kerala secured the top position with a score of 70, followed by Himachal Pradesh with a score of 69.
- Key Focus Areas: These top-performing states excelled in areas such as poverty eradication, quality education, health, gender equality, and climate action.
- Bottom Performers: States like Bihar (50), Jharkhand (52), and Arunachal Pradesh (53) ranked lower in the index.
- Purpose: The SDG India Index was launched by NITI Aayog to track India's progress in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Kerala performed exceptionally well in health, education, and gender equality, contributing to its high score.
- Himachal Pradesh stood out for its efforts in environmental sustainability, such as climate action and clean energy.
- The SDG India Index evaluates 17 SDGs across social, economic, and environmental parameters to assess the progress of Indian states.