1.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:
- I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.
- II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.
- III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.
Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in Statement I.
- Statement III extends the objectives of Statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
- Statement I contradicts Statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
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Correct Answer: B — 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement II is evidence that the port-led growth logic in statement I has produced measurable outcomes. Statement III is extending the same programme logic into a future-oriented maritime innovation framework. Statement I is not contradicting statement III. Therefore relationships 1 and 2 are accepted.