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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

What is the expected target of development in the "vision paper" of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012 − 2017) as accepted by the National Development Council?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 8%

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “8%”.
The 12th Five Year Plan (2012–2017) of the Government of India had a target of 8% growth over the five year period.

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