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According to the latest 'Education Development Index’ based on a series of surveys conducted by the National University of Education, Planning and Administration and released in February, 2011, the state with the highest Development Index is :
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- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Punjab
- Gujarat
Correct Option: B
For the second year in a row, Puducherry was the number one in terms of Educational Development Index (EDI) at the elementary level (class I to VII/ VIII), followed by Lakshadweep and Kerala. In terms of states, Kerala stood first. Kerala has made remarkable progress in primary education — moving up from ninth position in 2008-09 to third in 200910. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands moved from seventh to fourth slot, while Tamil Nadu continued to hold on to its fifth position.
