64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018
During Twelfth Five-Year Plan, which one of the following average annual growth rate targets was envisaged for agriculture and allied sector?
a3.0 percent
b3.5 percent
c4.0 percent✓ Correct
d4.5 percent
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
In the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012–17), a target of 8 percent real GDP growth rate was set. Among other things, the Twelfth Plan aimed to achieve a 4 percent growth rate for agriculture and allied sectors. The target of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan was “Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth”.
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