Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (State) (Rank according to expenditure on infrastructure 2019-23)A.Maharashtra 1. FirstB.Uttar Pradesh2.SecondC.Tamil Nadu3.ThirdD.Karnataka4.Fourth Codes: A B C D

1. A

   1 2 3 4

   Maharashtra is matched with rank 2, representing its second position in infrastructure expenditure during 2019-23 among Indian states.

2. B

   2 1 3 4

   Uttar Pradesh is matched with rank 1, representing its top position in infrastructure expenditure during the 2019-23 period.

3. C

   4 1 2 3

   Tamil Nadu is matched with rank 3, indicating its third position in infrastructure expenditure according to the official report for 2019-23.

4. D

   2 3 1 4

   Karnataka is matched with rank 4, correctly reflecting its fourth position in infrastructure expenditure during 2019-23. This option accurately sequences the state rankings as Maharashtra (2), Uttar Pradesh (1), Tamil Nadu (3), and Karnataka (4), which aligns with the official economic data and makes this the correct choice.

Summary. Official key is (b) corresponding to the correct matching of states with their respective infrastructure expenditure ranks for 2019-23. Maharashtra ranked second while Uttar Pradesh secured the first position during this period. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka held the third and fourth ranks respectively. Aspirants often confuse Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra due to the sheer volume of capital outlay, but official figures place Uttar Pradesh at the very top. Thus, option (b) correctly sequences A-2, B-1, C-3, and D-4.