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Gujarat scored 56.6 points, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), in an assessment of 17 major States
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Critically examine the factors that contribute to a state's ranking in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index.
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Which state topped the NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major States?
Gujarat topped the list, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu in the index. This ranking reflects the state's business-friendly environment.
How many major States were included in NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026?
The NITI Aayog has released its first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 for 17 major States.
What was the score of Maharashtra in the NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026?
Maharashtra scored 53.7 points in the NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Gujarat tops the NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index among major States. Statement-II: This is because Gujarat has a higher population and economy compared to other major States in India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list mentions that Gujarat topped the list. Statement 2 is incorrect because it provides a plausible but unsupported explanation for why Gujarat tops the index; the fact list does not mention population or economy as factors.