**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) Himachal Pradesh was ranked 18th out of 36 States/UTs/Cities in Export Preparedness Index 2021. (2) Lahaul-Spiti is at the bottom of the rankings in District Good Governance Index 2021. (3) Banks have sanctioned Rs. 63.46 crore to 476 new enterprises under Stand Up India scheme during this financial year 2022-23. (4) Banks have funded 44,398 farmers through Kisan Credit Cards during 2022-23.
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (3) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (2) only
(D) (3) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** C
**Explanation:** HP rankings and schemes: Statement 1 is correct – HP ranked 18th in Export Preparedness Index. Statement 2 is correct – Lahaul-Spiti at bottom in Good Governance Index. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 10:28 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*