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In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements

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.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(d)

CA

Explanation

Statement 1 is not correct: GDP growth rate has fluctuated and not steadily increased. Statement 2 is not correct: Per capita income growth rate has also fluctuated without a steady increase.