Select the correct statement/s from the following.
i. In the Tenth Plan period, the Indian economy grew at 7.7% per year.
ii. The targeted growth for the Eleventh Five Year Plan was 9% per year.
iii. In the Ninth Plan period, India realised a growth of 7.5% per year.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. i and ii.
During the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007), the Indian economy achieved an annual growth rate of approximately 7.7%. This period marked a phase of robust economic expansion and development. The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) set an ambitious target of 9% annual growth. This target was aimed at sustaining and accelerating economic progress, addressing developmental challenges, and improving living standards. The focus was on enhancing infrastructure, education, and health, and fostering inclusive growth across various sectors of the economy.