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The Correct answer is (D)
(1/6)National Food Security Act (NFSA) Ranking 2022:
In 2022, the first edition of the State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 was released.

(2/6)The index seeks to document the status and progress of the implementation of NFSA across the country and various reform initiatives after consultation with the states. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

(3/6)Basis of the Assessment:
The index for ranking of States and UTs is built on three key pillars, which cover end-to-end implementation of NFSA through Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). These pillars are-

(4/6)NFSA- coverage, targeting & provisions of the Act
Delivery platforms & Nutrition initiatives
General Category States: Odisha is ranked first followed by Uttar Pradesh & Andhra Pradesh in second & third position. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

(5/6)Special Category States: Tripura ranks top among the special category states (the North-eastern States, Himalayan States, and Island States). Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim are in second and third place, respectively.

(6/6)Worst Performers: Punjab, Haryana and Delhi are among the states at the bottom five. Hence, statement 3 is correct.