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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3, 1, 4, 2
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedIn 2000–01, according to RBI data, Maharashtra maintained the highest Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) due to its mature industrial and financial hubs, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Therefore, the descending order was Maharashtra (3) > Gujarat (1) > Tamil Nadu (4) > Karnataka (2).
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