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    Question

    Consider the following statements: 1. The average

    population density of India is between 600-700 persons per square kilometer. 2. 2002-2007 is the duration of the Tenth Five-Year Plan. 3. Installed electricity generation capacity in India is in excess of 2 lakh Megawatt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • As per the latest Data of the government for July 2022, Total Installed electricity generation of India is 4,03,760 MW. • Tenth Five Year Plan was implemented during the duration of 2002-2007 with following targets: o Attain 8% GDP growth per year. o Reduction of poverty rate by 5% by 2007. o Providing gainful and high-quality employment at least to the addition to the labour force. o Reduction in gender gaps in literacy and wage rates by at least 50% by 2007. o 20-point program was introduced. o Target growth: 8.1% – growth achieved: 7.7%. o The Tenth Plan was expected to follow a regional approach rather than sectoral approach to bring down regional inequalities. Expenditure of ₹43,825 crore (US$5.5 billion) for tenth five years.

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