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The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), launched by the Government of India, outlined a massive investment plan across key infrastructure sectors. In the context of the NIP's original sectoral composition (FY 2020-2025), which of the following statements regarding the intended allocation among Energy, Roads, and Railways is the most accurate?
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- 1Railways and Roads combined accounted for more than 50 percent of the total NIP investment, as transport connectivity was deemed the single most critical factor.
- 2The combined allocation for Energy and Urban Infrastructure significantly exceeded 50 percent of the total NIP outlay, while Roads and Railways were given equal priority.
- 3The Energy Sector (comprising Power, Oil and Gas) was allocated the highest single share, typically exceeding 24 percent of the total NIP outlay, followed by Roads and Urban Infrastructure.✓
- 4The Roads Sector was allocated the highest share of investment, emphasizing national highway expansion, followed closely by the Energy Sector.
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The Energy Sector (comprising Power, Oil and Gas) was allocated the highest single share, typically exceeding 24 percent of the total NIP outlay, followed by Roads and Urban Infrastructure.
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