Question

Consider the following statements:
1. The average GDP growth rate of the 11th Five Year Plan is above 8.5%.
2. The GDP growth at the very first year of the 11th Plan was above 9%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 2

The average GDP per year in the eleventh year plan (2007-2012) was less than 8%. The first year of the plan, i.e. 2007 however, recorded 9.32% growth rate. 2005-2007 were three consecutive year more than 9% growth rate.