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Direction: 11 to 15

Read the following case study and answer the questions.

The government's approach to poverty reduction was of three dimensions. The first one is growth oriented approach. It is based on the expectation that the effects of economic growth - rapid increase in gross domestic product and per capita income - would spread to all sections of society and will trickle down to the poor sections also. This was the major focus of planning in the 1950s and early 1960s. It was felt that rapid industrial development and transformation of agriculture through green revolution in select regions would benefit the underdeveloped regions and the more backward sections of the community.

Which of the following does not constitute the three dimension approach towards poverty reduction?

A) Growth oriented approach

B) Food for work approach

C) Basic amenities approach

D) Income oriented approach