UPSC Prelims 2015
Economy
With reference to the India economy, consider the following statements:
1. The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has fluctuated over the decade. Statement 2 is correct: The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.