UPSC Prelims 2014·GS1·economy·planning

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

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  1. Ainclusive growth and poverty reduction
  2. Binclusive and sustainable growth
  3. Csustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
  4. Dfaster, sustainable and more inclusive growthCorrect

Explanation

The 12th Five-Year Plan of India, which covered the period from 2012 to 2017, articulated its central objective as "Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth." This comprehensive goal aimed not just at accelerating the pace of economic expansion but also at ensuring that such growth was environmentally responsible (sustainable) and distributed equitably across all sections of society, reducing poverty and disparities (inclusive). This objective built upon the themes of previous plans, emphasizing quality and equity alongside quantity of growth.
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