RAS question
Which district ranked first in the 5th version of Rajasthan SDGs Index?
Correct answer: (A) Jhunjhunu.
Jhunjhunu ranked first in the 5th version of the Rajasthan SDGs Index with an all-goals score of 66.44.
Explanation
In the 5th version of the Rajasthan SDGs Index, district ranking depends on the composite all-goals score in the official Rajasthan SDG district table. Jhunjhunu ranked first with a score of 66.44. Nagaur ranked second with 63.98 and Sikar ranked third with 63.59, so the ordering depends on the SDG index score for that edition rather than general economic prominence or district size. Jaipur, although often associated with larger economic output, was not the leader in this SDG ranking and ranked below the top three.
Why the other options are wrong
- (B) Sikar is wrong because it ranked third with a score of 63.59, below Jhunjhunu and Nagaur.
- (C) Nagaur is wrong because it ranked second with a score of 63.98, while Jhunjhunu ranked first with 66.44.
- (D) Jaipur is wrong because it did not rank first in the Rajasthan SDG Index; Jaipur is associated with GDDP leadership, not this SDG index lead.
Concept
District-level development indicators belong to the Economy of Rajasthan syllabus. RAS frequently tests such rankings because they connect state planning, SDG monitoring and comparative district performance.