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Q4. In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:

  1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
  2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 2011 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Statement 1 is incorrect: During the five years prior to 2011, India's GDP growth rate experienced fluctuations (notably dropping during the 2008–09 global financial crisis) rather than exhibiting a steady, uninterrupted increase.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Because aggregate GDP growth fluctuated, growth in per capita income also saw significant variations rather than a continuous, steady rise over the five-year period.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Absolute terms like 'steadily increased' or 'consistently decreased' over a multi-year period in macroeconomic questions are almost always incorrect due to inherent business cycles and economic shocks.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q4)
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) Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q4

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 4 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "(d) Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Absolute terms like 'steadily increased' or 'consistently decreased' over a multiyear period in macroeconomic questions are almost always incorrect due to inherent business cycles and economic shocks.

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