Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026?
1. The index evaluated the financial sustainability of Indian states for the 2023-24 financial year.
2. Kerala and Punjab secured top positions in the Achiever category due to strict adherence to FRBM limits.

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Accepted Answer

A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the 2026 edition evaluated the 2023-24 financial year. Statement 2 is incorrect because Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand were the top Achievers, while Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab were ranked lowest due to mounting debt and fiscal stress.

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