1. The first five-year plan of India started in?
A. 1951
B. 1952
C. 1949
D. 1950
ANSWER:A.1951
SOLUTION :INDIA’S FIRST FIVE YEAR PLAN covered the period from April 1951 through March 1956; the Second Five Year Plan covers the period from April 1956 through March 1961.
2. The main objective of the first five year plan of India was?
A. Development of infrastructure
B. Development of ports
C. Development of the industries
D. Development of agriculture
ANSWER:D.Development of agriculture
SOLUTION:
The plan prioritized agricultural development with the idea that it would lead to higher economic growth.
3. The final approval to the five year plans of India is given by?
A. NITI Aayog
B. President of India
C. National Development Council
D. Ministry of Finance
ANSWER : C.National Development Council
SOLUTION:
The National Development Council (NDC) headed by the Prime Minister with all Chief Minister and cabinet ministers are the final authority to approve the five-year-long policy.
4. Who is the president of the National Development Council?
A. Vice-President
B. RBI Governor
C. Home Minister
D. Prime Minister
ANSWER: D.Prime Minister
SOLUTION:
The chairman of the National Development Council (NDC) is the Prime Minister.
5. National Development Council was established in __________.
A. 1952
B. 1971
C. 1958
D. 1964
ANSWER: A.1952
SOLUTION:
National Development Council was set up on August 6, 1952, to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country.
6. NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India replaced which of the following commission?
A. Public Service Commission
B. Civil Service Commission
C. The Election Commission
D. The Planning Commission
ANSWER:D.The Planning Commission
SOLUTION:
On 1 January 2015, a Cabinet resolution was passed to replace the Planning Commission with the newly formed NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). The Union Government of India announced the formation of NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.
7. The main aim of the Eleventh Five Year Plan was ___________.
A. Eradication of regional imbalances
B. Food, Work and Productivity
C. Inclusive Growth in all sectors
D. Eradication of Poverty
ANSWER: C.Inclusive Growth in all sectors
SOLUTION :
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007–2012) aimed to achieve faster and more inclusive growth, and to improve the quality of life for citizens while contributing to national socio-economic development goals. The plan was prepared by C. Rangarajan and led by Manmohan Singh.
8. The period of the Annual Plan is from?
A. 1964-66 to 1967-69
B. 1966-67 to 1968-69
C. 1962-65 to 1966-68
D. 1960-64 to 1967-68
ANSWER:B.1966-67 to 1968-69
SOLUTION:
The first time the annual plan was implemented in the year 1966. Failure of the Third Plan that of the devaluation of the rupee along with inflationary recession led to the postponement of the Fourth FYP. Three Annual Plans were introduced instead
9. The 12th Five Year Plan was applicable to and from which of the following periods?
A. 2005-10
B. 2004-09
C. 2012–17
D. 2007-12
ANSWER: C.2012–17
SOLUTION:
The 12th Five Year Plan of India was in effect from 2012–2017. It was the last Five Year Plan implemented by the government. The plan’s slogan was “Faster, More Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth”.
10. Who is the chairman of NITI Aayog?
A. Prime Minister
B. Home Minister
C. President of India
D. Finance Minister
ANSWER: A.Prime Minister
SOLUTION:
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The Union Health Ministry has planned to adopt Uttar Pradesh’s successful healthcare model, including the concept of Jan Arogya Mela, which provide medical attention to attendees and refer critical patients to specialized hospitals.