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The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is

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The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is:

(a)

inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

(b)

inclusive and sustainable growth.

(c)

sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.

(d)

faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth.

Answer:

(d)

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Explanation

Option a is incorrect: Poverty reduction was a key focus of earlier plans (esp. 11th FYP), but the 12th Plan emphasized broader growth dimensions, not just poverty. Option b is incorrect: While inclusivity and sustainability were priorities, the official phrasing of the 12th FYP objective was more comprehensive. Option c is incorrect: Reducing unemployment is important, but again, this was not the officially stated core objective. Option d is correct: The 12th Five-Year Plan (2012–2017) aimed at “faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth”. This exact phrase was used in Planning Commission documents.