State Finances MCQ — 3 अभ्यास प्रश्न उत्तर सहित

Explanation

Rajasthan is classified as a 'Performer' state in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026, alongside MP, Haryana, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. This middle-tier classification reflects improvement in quality of expenditure but highlights the need for better revenue mobilisation and debt management.

Explanation

In NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026, a separate category was created for 10 North-Eastern and Himalayan States, led by Arunachal Pradesh. Among major states, Odisha ranked first with a score of 73.1, followed by Goa (54.7) and Jharkhand (50.5).

Explanation

Odisha topped the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 among major states for the second consecutive year, owing to strong fiscal management, high quality of expenditure, and robust debt sustainability. The index covers FY 2023-24 and uses CAG audited data.