Correct answer: (d) Karnataka
Explanation
- A
Tamil Nadu
(a) Tamil Nadu. A strong southern innovator on the 2019 index, but not the top major State.
- B
Maharashtra
(b) Maharashtra. High on industrial R&D, yet below the keyed leader.
- C
Haryana
(c) Haryana. Competitive among large States, not first.
- D
Karnataka
(d) Karnataka. NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2019 ranked Karnataka first among major States (Delhi led among UTs/city-States). (d) Official key.
Summary. Official key is (d). On the 2019 India Innovation Index, Karnataka topped the major-State table. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Haryana followed; do not confuse the UT leader (Delhi) with the State leader.
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