According to the Public Affairs Index 2018 which state stands first in best-governance in India?
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Kerala
Detailed Explanation:
The Index: The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is an annual assessment compiled and released by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC), a Bengaluru-based non-profit think tank. It ranks Indian states on their governance performance based on a data-driven framework.
The 2018 Rankings: In the 3rd edition of the index (PAI 2018), Kerala topped the list as the best-governed large state in India for the third consecutive year.
Key Parameters Assessed: The states were evaluated across 10 central themes, including:
Essential infrastructure
Human development (Education and Health)
Social protection and safety
Women and children welfare
Justice and law & order
Other Highlights of PAI 2018:
Tamil Nadu secured the second position among the large states.
Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, was ranked at the bottom of the large states index, reflecting challenges across key development indicators.
Among the small states (population less than 2 crores), Himachal Pradesh emerged at the top.
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