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Q7. Consider the following states: 1. Gujarat 2. Karnataka 3. Maharashtra 4. Tamil Nadu The descending order of these states with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is :

Consider the following states:

  1. Gujarat
  2. Karnataka
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Tamil Nadu The descending order of these states with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is :
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2001 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3, 1, 4, 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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In 2000–01, according to RBI data, Maharashtra maintained the highest Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) due to its mature industrial and financial hubs, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Therefore, the descending order was Maharashtra (3) > Gujarat (1) > Tamil Nadu (4) > Karnataka (2).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q7)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) 3, 1, 4, 2

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "(d) 3, 1, 4, 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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