Explanation:

- The Good Governance Index (GGI) was launched by the Central Government on December 25, 2019, to assess the governance quality across Indian states and union territories.

- Tamil Nadu emerged as the top-performing state in the inaugural edition of the Good Governance Index (GGI).

- The index is based on ten sectors such as agriculture and allied sectors, commerce and industries, human resource development, public health, public infrastructure and utilities, economic governance, social welfare and development, judicial and public security, environment, and citizen-centric governance.

- Maharashtra, Kerala, and Gujarat were also included in the rankings, each performing well in specific sectors, but Tamil Nadu led in overall governance.

Correct Answer: Option 1: Tamil Nadu