CBSE 2023 Class 12 Economics Outside Delhi Set 1

Question : 38

Total: 52

On the basis of the data given below, identify the incorrect statement in terms of annual growth of GDP (%) : (Choose the correct alternative)
Annual Growth of Gross Domestic Product (%). 1980−2017

Country	1980−90	2015-2017
India	5.7	7.3
China	10.3	6.8
Pakistan	6.3	5.3

Source : Key Indicators for Asia and Pacific 2016. Asian Development Bank.
Philippines: World Development Indicators 2018.

China was able to maintain near double-digit growth during the 1980 s.
Pakistan was ahead of India during 1980 - 2017.
India experienced a rapid rise in Gross Domestic Product during 2015-17.
Both China and Pakistan experienced a decline in growth rate during 2015-17.

Solution:

(b) Pakistan was ahead of India during 1980 . 2017.
Explanation: India was ahead of Pakistan during 1980-2017. India's GDP growth rate increased from 5.7% to 7.3% while Pakistan's GDP growth rate decreased from 6.3% to 5.3% during 1980−2017.

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