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Question

Economic Survey 1999-2000 has predicted the growth rate of the Indian economy as:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 5.9%

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “5.9%”.
The Economic Survey 1999-2000 predicted the growth rate of the Indian economy to be 5.9%.

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