WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which among the following was the focus of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
  2. Social Justice and Equality
  3. Food, Work and Productivity
  4. Attainment of Self-reliance

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Explanation: The Twelfth Five-Year Plan of India (2012–2017) aimed at achieving ‘Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth’. It emphasised balanced development by combining high economic growth with social inclusion and environmental sustainability. Key focus areas included poverty reduction, health, education, skill development, infrastructure, and renewable energy.