This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Empowered Action Group state among the following 
Select and explain. 
A. Maharashtra, B. Karnataka, C. Kerala, D. Orissa
D: Orissa
Answer: D: Orissa 
Explanation: Empowered action group states are socioeconomically backward states, they are 8 in number - Jharkand, Orissa, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Prades, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal.