Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true for indicating growth trend during the planning era?

  1. Birth rate is falling down

  2. Value added ratio from agriculture sector is declining

  3. Value added ratio from banks and financial institution is rising

  4. Value added ratio from forestry is generally rising

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D Correct answer
Explanation

During India's planning era, forestry's contribution to GDP generally declined as the economy shifted toward industry and services. Rising value added from forestry would contradict the development pattern where agricultural and forestry sectors shrink relatively.