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Which Five-Year Plan of India focused on the theme 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'?

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

Answer options

  1. 9th Plan
  2. 10th Plan
  3. 11th Plan
  4. 12th Plan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 12th Plan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) 12th Plan šŸ“š Explanation: The 12th Five-Year Plan (2012ā€“2017) was the last formal five-year plan of India. Its central objective was "Faster, More Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth," emphasizing that economic growth must be accompanied by environmental protection and poverty reduction. It aimed for an 8% average GDP growth rate and focused on improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Following this plan, the Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog.