Consider the following statements with reference to the developments made in India:1.India has focused primarily on improving human infrastructure like education and skills, while neglecting the development of physical infrastructure.2.There has been a lack of focus on infrastructure development in Tier II cities which have the potential to generate 70% of new jobs in the coming future.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the developments made in India:
1.India has focused primarily on improving human infrastructure like education and skills, while neglecting the development of physical infrastructure.
2.There has been a lack of focus on infrastructure development in Tier II cities which have the potential to generate 70% of new jobs in the coming future..
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] )Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. India has focused heavily on improvement of physical infrastructure but has fallen behind on human infrastructure like education and skills.

Statement 2 is correct. There has been a lack of focus on infrastructure development in Tier II cities which have the potential to generate 70% of new jobs in the coming future.

Source: ForumIAS

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