Prelims 2026 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.35

Prelims 2026Paper 1 (GS) • Q.35
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2026 • Q.35
Governance

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?

1
Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.
2
Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
3
Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.
2026 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. (GS-II)

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

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Ch.10: Transport and Communication

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Ch.11: International Trade

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