Consider the following statements regarding the regional economic disparity in India:
1. Western and Southern regions exhibit higher per capita incomes compared to the national average.
2. Southern states have made substantial contributions to India's overall GDP.
3. All Maritime states generally outperform other states in terms of economic growth.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding the regional economic disparity in India:
1. Western and Southern regions exhibit higher per capita incomes compared to the national average.
2. Southern states have made substantial contributions to India's overall GDP.
3. All Maritime states generally outperform other states in terms of economic growth.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct : States in the western and southern regions, such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have significantly higher per capita incomes compared to the national average. For example, Delhi, Telangana, and Karnataka are among the top states in terms of per capita income.

Statement 2 is correct : Southern states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu collectively contributed over 30% of India's GDP in 2023-24.

Statement 3 is not correct : Maritime states generally outperform other states in terms of economic growth, with the exception of West Bengal.

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Consider the following statements regarding the regional economic disparity in India: 1. Western and Southern regions exhibit higher per capita incomes compared to the national average. 2. Southern states have made substantial contributions to India's overall GDP. 3. All Maritime states generally outperform other states in terms of economic growth. Which of the statements given above are correct ? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3