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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Million+ category, Indore has emerged as the highest ranked municipality, followed by Surat and Bhopal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bengaluru has been named as the most liveable city of India, in the Ease of Living Index 2020, released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The Ease of Living Index 2020 is part of the report titled State of India’s Environment 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -The top 5 cities to live in India, according to the index, are: Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Surat. Mumbai and Delhi find no place in top-5. However, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai have been included in the list of top-10 cities in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summing Up: Most Livable Cities in India In the 2022 list, Bangalore secured first position, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodara, Indore and Greater Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mumbai was ranked 141st, while Chennai and Ahmedabad secured the 142nd and 143rd ranks in the list. Bengaluru ranked the least among the Indian cities, standing at 146th position globally. Interestingly, Bengaluru was ranked first in the “Ease of Living Index 2020” report published by the Indian government.