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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2000
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 339Interactive Test Mode
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Q339. Directions The next question is based on the following table. Study the same carefully and attempt the question that follow: **Indicators of Development for some Asian Countries** | Country | Life expectancy at birth (years) live births 1995 | Infant mortality rate (per 1000) 1966 | Adult literacy rate (Percent) 1995 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | India | 62.4 | 72 | 52 | | China | 69.2 | 38 | 82 | | Indonesia | 64 | 47 | 84 | | Malaysia | 71.4 | 11 | 84 | | Thailand | 69.5 | 31 | 94 | | Korea | 71.7 | 6 | 98 | | Philippines | 67.4 | 32 | 98 | Which one of the following statements is false?

Directions The next question is based on the following table. Study the same carefully and attempt the question that follow:

Indicators of Development for some Asian Countries

CountryLife expectancy at birth (years) live births 1995Infant mortality rate (per 1000) 1966Adult literacy rate (Percent) 1995
India62.47252
China69.23882
Indonesia644784
Malaysia71.41184
Thailand69.53194
Korea71.7698
Philippines67.43298

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — The life expectancy at birth in India is almost the same as that of Indonesia

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From the given data: • Option (a): All countries except India (52%) have literacy rates between 82% and 98% (all over 80%) — True. • Option (b): Korea (71.7) and Malaysia (71.4) have higher life expectancies than all others — True. • Option (c): The data displays a strong general inverse trend where higher literacy corresponds to lower infant mortality — True. • Option (d): Life expectancy in India is 62.4, while in Indonesia it is 64.0 (a noticeable difference in national demographic statistics) — Considered false among the choices provided.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q339)
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) — The life expectancy at birth in India is almost the same as that of Indonesia

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 339 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "The life expectancy at birth in India is almost the same as that of Indonesia". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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