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Q196. Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?

  1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
  2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  3. Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Inclusive growth entails equitable distribution of economic opportunities and social benefits:

  • Statement 1 is correct: SHGs empower rural communities, particularly women, by enabling micro-savings and credit access.
  • Statement 2 is correct: MSMEs are labor-intensive, foster entrepreneurship, and generate dispersed regional employment.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The Right to Education (RTE) Act ensures free and compulsory schooling for children aged 6–14, building human capital among marginalized and vulnerable sections.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Inclusive growth is a broad multidimensional concept covering financial inclusion (SHGs), livelihood/job generation (MSMEs), and social empowerment/human capital (RTE).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q196)
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) 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q196

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 196 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "(d) 1, 2 and 3". 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.

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