UPSC Prelims 2011 · Question 7 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2011 question on GDP Growth Per Capita Income
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2011
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectIndian Economy
- TopicEconomic Growth
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Answer: B. 2 only
Verdict
Correct statements: II only → Option (b).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – Incorrect: GDP growth was not steadily increasing.
Statement 2 – Correct: Per capita income growth showed steady improvement.