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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3
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Standard Reference VerifiedInclusive 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.
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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