Question

UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

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

1. inclusive growth and poverty reduction
2. inclusive and sustainable growth
3. sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
4. faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4: faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The main objective of the 12th five-year plan from 2012 to 2017 was Faster, More Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth.
The aim was to go for faster and more rapid growth while ensuring sustainability and inclusion of all the states of society.
Aiming at a higher level of sustainable economic growth, a four per cent growth rate in agriculture, and promoting rapid growth in the manufacturing sector were among the broad objectives of the State government during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017).

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Economics | Planning and NITI Aayog

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