With reference to the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022, consider the following statements:1.Haryana topped the index among the landlocked regions.2.The index has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).3.The index aims to undertake a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022, consider the following statements:
1.Haryana topped the index among the landlocked regions.
2.The index has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3.The index aims to undertake a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Haryana has topped the index among the landlocked regions. The index aims to undertake a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The index has been released by Niti Aayog.

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