The correct answer is (a) Energy section.
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) was the eleventh five-year plan of India. It was launched by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 12 March 2007. The plan had a total outlay of â¹51.6 lakh crore (US$780 billion), which was 10% higher than the outlay of the Tenth Five Year Plan.
The plan focused on the following areas:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Infrastructure development
- Human resource development
- Social sector development
- Inclusive growth
The plan also had a number of flagship programmes, such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), and the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
The Eleventh Five Year Plan was a success in many areas. The economy grew at an average rate of 8.2% per annum, which was higher than the target of 8%. The agricultural sector grew at an average rate of 4.4% per annum, which was higher than the target of 4%. The infrastructure sector grew at an average rate of 10.5% per annum, which was higher than the target of 9%.
However, the plan also faced some challenges. The inflation rate was high, at an average of 7.5% per annum. The fiscal deficit was also high, at an average of 4.5% of GDP. The current account deficit was also high, at an average of 2.5% of GDP.
Overall, the Eleventh Five Year Plan was a success. The economy grew at a healthy rate, and the infrastructure sector was developed. However, the plan also faced some challenges, such as high inflation and fiscal deficit.
The following are the other options in the question:
- Physical infrastructure: Physical infrastructure includes roads, bridges, railways, airports, and ports. The Eleventh Five Year Plan allocated â¹14.3 lakh crore (US$220 billion) for physical infrastructure.
- Agriculture and irrigation: Agriculture and irrigation includes agriculture, irrigation, and rural development. The Eleventh Five Year Plan allocated â¹13.3 lakh crore (US$200 billion) for agriculture and irrigation.
- Education: Education includes school education, higher education, and technical education. The Eleventh Five Year Plan allocated â¹10.2 lakh crore (US$160 billion) for education.