UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 18
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:
- The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.
- The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.
- 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.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Sagarmala’s port-led infrastructure objective has evolved through observed maritime-logistics gains and the more innovation-focused Sagarmala 2.0 agenda.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Improvement in maritime logistics and waterway movement supports the intended effectiveness of port-led development.
Statement 2: Correct - Sagarmala 2.0 carries the original connectivity objective into maritime innovation and the 2047 development framework.
Statement 3: Incorrect - The infrastructure and innovation goals are complementary, not contradictory.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
B: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1, 2.