CBSE 2022 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q13

Read the following text carefully. Answer questions number $\displaystyle 13$ (a) and $\displaystyle 13$ (b) on the basis of the given text and common understanding :

The NITI Aayog Index developed in collaboration with German cooperation, ranks $\displaystyle 56$ urban areas on $\displaystyle 77$ Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) indicators. In its journey of localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creating SDG's progress monitoring system at all levels, the NITI Aayog has developed the SDG Urban Index and Dashboard in $\displaystyle 2021$ – 22.

The index will strengthen SDG localization and institute monitoring at the various cities level. According to the NITI Aayog, this index highlights the strengths and gaps of data monitoring and reporting systems. The tools used in the index will contribute to the creation of an ecological system in which all stakeholders will be equipped to adopt and implement data-driven decision-making.

The NITI Aayog is of the view that this transformative change is quite essential, given the increasing prominence of our cities and urban areas in charting the future of development in India. Out of $\displaystyle 56$ urban areas ranked in the index, $\displaystyle 44$ are with population above one million.

As per the NITI Aayog, for each SDG the urban areas are ranked on the scale of $\displaystyle 0$ – 100. A score of $\displaystyle 100$ implies that the urban area has achieved the targets set for 2030. A zero score implies that it is the farthest from achieving the target among the selected urban areas. The areas with score between $\displaystyle 0$ and $\displaystyle 49$ have been ranked as aspirants, those with $\displaystyle 50$ – $\displaystyle 64$ are termed as performers, $\displaystyle 66$ – $\displaystyle 99$ are called front-runners and ones with perfect score are called achievers.

Source : The Economic Times; November $\displaystyle 23$, $\displaystyle 2021$ (Modified)

(a)

Outline any two steps involved by the NITI Aayog index in attaining sustainable development.

(b)

"Urban areas are ranked on the scale of $\displaystyle 0$ – 100."

(b)

Elucidate the ranking system adopted by the NITI Aayog.