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Q25·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Sagarmala Programme Framework

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Question

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?

Options

a

1 only

b

1 and 2

Answer
c

2 and 3

d

3 only

Explanation

Relationships 1 and 2 are correct. Relationship 1 is correct because Statement II provides quantitative trends (increased coastal shipping, higher port rankings) that validate the efficiency of the infrastructure strategies outlined in Statement I. Relationship 2 is correct because the Sagarmala 2.0 blueprint expands upon the baseline coastal port framework by integrating it with advanced digital infrastructure and long-term maritime innovation targets up to 2047. Relationship 3 is incorrect because Statement I and Statement III are logically complementary rather than contradictory.

Performance indicators support the port-led development strategy of the Sagarmala program, while the Sagarmala 2.0 framework updates these goals to align with long-term technological and economic targets for 2047.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q25

Subject

Current Affairs

Sub-topic

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Hard

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Portal / Sagarmala 2.0 Vision

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