UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I · Q29 of 100 Economy easy

The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is

  1. (a) inclusive growth and poverty reduction
  2. (b) inclusive and sustainable growth
  3. (c) sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
  4. (d) faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth ✓ UPSC's answer

Why the answer is (d)

• The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012–17), India's last, adopted the theme 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth', targeting 8% GDP growth with inclusion and environmental sustainability — option (d).

• The Eleventh Plan's theme was 'Faster and More Inclusive Growth'; options (a)–(c) omit one of the three elements.

• Hence option (d).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) inclusive growth and poverty reduction
It omits 'faster' and 'sustainable'.
(b) inclusive and sustainable growth
It omits 'faster'.
(c) sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
Unemployment reduction was not the stated theme.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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