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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following states/UTs has not emerged as the best-performing states on the Social Progress Index (SPI)?
A
Bihar
B
Puducherry
C
Lakshadweep
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jharkhand and Bihar scored the lowest, 43.95 and 44.47, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -The report also dwells on India’s performance (ranked 110 out of 169 nations) based on the global SPI 2022 that is brought out by Social Progress Imperative since 2013.

Detailed explanation-3: -Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh fall under Tier-5, with Low Social Progress (SPI Score: 48.11 – 49.16), and Assam, Bihar, and Jharkhand under Tier-6, with Very Low Social Progress (SPI Score: 43.95 – 44.92)

Detailed explanation-4: -The Social Progress Index (SPI) measures the extent to which countries provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens. Fifty-four indicators in the areas of basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity to progress show the relative performance of nations.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the report, Puducherry has the highest SPI score of 65.99 in the country, attributable to its remarkable performance across components like personal freedom and choice, shelter, and water and sanitation. Lakshadweep and Goa closely follow it with scores of 65.89 and 65.53, respectively, it added.

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