The correct answer is (a) Energy.
The 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) was a plan for the economic development of India. The plan was approved by the National Development Council on 12 December 2011. The plan had an outlay of â¹50,67,000 crore (US$740 billion).
The plan had six major goals:
- Rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth
- Agriculture and rural development
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Human resource development
- Social protection and empowerment
- Good governance and institutions
The plan allocated the largest amount of funds to the energy sector, followed by transport, social services, and rural development.
The energy sector received an allocation of â¹16,32,000 crore (US$240 billion). This was to be used to increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, to improve energy efficiency, and to expand the transmission and distribution network.
The transport sector received an allocation of â¹12,60,000 crore (US$190 billion). This was to be used to build new roads, railways, and airports, to improve the efficiency of the transport system, and to promote public transport.
The social services sector received an allocation of â¹10,80,000 crore (US$160 billion). This was to be used to improve education, health, and nutrition, to provide social security, and to promote gender equality.
The rural development sector received an allocation of â¹8,50,000 crore (US$120 billion). This was to be used to improve agriculture, rural infrastructure, and rural livelihoods.
The 12th Five Year Plan was a comprehensive plan for the economic development of India. The plan had six major goals, and allocated the largest amount of funds to the energy sector.