1. India adopted the system of Five Year Plans from which country?
A) USA
B) USSR (Soviet Union)
C) UK
D) Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: India borrowed the concept of centralized planning from the Soviet Union.
2. The idea of Five Year Plans in India was suggested by:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Subhash Chandra Bose
C) M. Visvesvaraya
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C
Explanation: M. Visvesvaraya suggested economic planning in his book Planned Economy of India (1934).
3. The Planning Commission of India was established in:
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1952
Answer: B
Explanation: Planning Commission was set up in 1950 under Jawaharlal Nehru.
4. The First Five Year Plan was launched in:
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1952
Answer: C
Explanation: The First Five Year Plan (1951–56) focused on agriculture & irrigation.
5. The model followed in the First Five Year Plan was:
A) Mahalanobis Model
B) Harrod–Domar Model
C) Nehru-Mahalanobis Model
D) Keynesian Model
Answer: B
Explanation: The First Plan was based on the Harrod–Domar Model.
6. The main objective of the First Five Year Plan was:
A) Heavy industries
B) Agriculture, irrigation, and power
C) Industrialization
D) Export promotion
Answer: B
Explanation: Focus was on agriculture, irrigation, community development.
7. The Second Five Year Plan (1956–61) emphasized:
A) Agriculture
B) Heavy industries & industrialization
C) Trade
D) Employment
Answer: B
Explanation: Based on Mahalanobis model, the Second Plan stressed on heavy industries.
8. The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) P.C. Mahalanobis
D) Amartya Sen
Answer: C
Explanation: P.C. Mahalanobis prepared the framework of the Second Plan.
9. The Third Five Year Plan (1961–66) aimed at:
A) Self-reliant economy & agriculture
B) Import substitution
C) Infrastructure only
D) Employment generation
Answer: A
Explanation: Third Plan → focus on self-reliance through agriculture & industry.
10. The Third Plan was disrupted due to:
A) Droughts
B) 1962 Indo-China war & 1965 Indo-Pak war
C) Inflation
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: The Third Plan failed due to wars (1962, 1965) & droughts (1965–66).
11. Which plan is also called the “Gadgil Yojana”?
A) First Plan
B) Second Plan
C) Third Plan
D) Fourth Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: Third Plan (1961–66) is called Gadgil Yojana, after D.R. Gadgil.
12. The concept of Rolling Plans in India was introduced by:
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Morarji Desai
D) Charan Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Morarji Desai government (1978) introduced rolling plans.
13. Annual Plans (1966–69) were introduced after failure of:
A) First Plan
B) Second Plan
C) Third Plan
D) Fourth Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: After failure of the Third Plan, three Annual Plans (1966–69) were implemented.
14. The First Plan period in India was:
A) 1950–55
B) 1951–56
C) 1952–57
D) 1960–65
Answer: B
Explanation: First Five Year Plan = 1951–56.
15. Who was the Finance Minister during the First Five Year Plan?
A) John Mathai
B) C.D. Deshmukh
C) Morarji Desai
D) T.T. Krishnamachari
Answer: B
Explanation: C.D. Deshmukh was Finance Minister (1950–56).
16. The major irrigation project started in First Plan was:
A) Bhakra-Nangal
B) Damodar Valley
C) Hirakud
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: All three multipurpose projects were launched in First Plan.
17. The Second Plan aimed to create the “socialistic pattern of society”. True or False?
Answer: True
Explanation: The Second Plan (1956–61) emphasized on socialist pattern via heavy industries.
18. Community Development Programme was initiated in:
A) 1947
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1955
Answer: C
Explanation: Community Development Programme (1952) was part of First Plan.
19. The target growth rate in the First Five Year Plan was:
A) 2.1%
B) 3.6%
C) 4.5%
D) 5%
Answer: A
Explanation: First Plan → target 2.1%, achieved 3.6%.
20. The Second Plan’s target growth rate was:
A) 2.5%
B) 3.6%
C) 4.5%
D) 5%
Answer: D
Explanation: Second Plan target = 4.5%, actual = 4.27%.
21. The Third Plan’s target growth rate was:
A) 4.5%
B) 5%
C) 5.6%
D) 6%
Answer: C
Explanation: Third Plan → target 5.6%, actual 2.4%.
22. The plan holiday (1966–69) lasted for:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Three annual plans (1966–69) = plan holiday.
23. The target growth of the Fourth Plan (1969–74) was:
A) 3.5%
B) 4.5%
C) 5.7%
D) 6%
Answer: C
Explanation: Fourth Plan target was 5.7%, achieved 3.3%.
24. The main objective of the Fourth Plan was:
A) Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance
B) Heavy industries
C) Rural development
D) Export growth
Answer: A
Explanation: Fourth Plan → focus on growth with stability, self-reliance.
25. Which Five Year Plan is known as the “Green Revolution Plan”?
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
Answer: C
Explanation: Fourth Plan (1969–74) led to Green Revolution in India.
26. The Fourth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1961–66
B) 1969–74
C) 1974–79
D) 1978–83
Answer: B
Explanation: Fourth Plan = 1969–74, focused on growth with stability and self-reliance.
27. Which slogan is associated with the Fourth Plan?
A) Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
B) Garibi Hatao
C) Growth with Stability
D) Faster, More Inclusive Growth
Answer: A
Explanation: Jai Jawan Jai Kisan, given by Lal Bahadur Shastri (1965), influenced planning.
28. The Fifth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1969–74
B) 1974–79
C) 1978–83
D) 1980–85
Answer: B
Explanation: Fifth Plan = 1974–79, but later cut short in 1978.
29. The main objective of the Fifth Plan was:
A) Agriculture
B) Industrialization
C) Poverty removal & self-reliance
D) Green Revolution
Answer: C
Explanation: Fifth Plan aimed at Garibi Hatao (poverty removal) and self-reliance.
30. The Garibi Hatao slogan was given by:
A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C
Explanation: Indira Gandhi gave the slogan Garibi Hatao in 1971.
31. Who was the Prime Minister during the Fifth Plan?
A) Nehru
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was PM during the Fifth Plan.
32. The Fifth Plan was terminated in 1978 by:
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Morarji Desai government
D) Charan Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Morarji Desai’s Janata Party govt ended Fifth Plan mid-way (1978).
33. After termination of Fifth Plan, the Janata Govt introduced:
A) Rolling Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Annual Plan
D) Special Plan
Answer: A
Explanation: Rolling Plan (1978–80) replaced the Fifth Plan.
34. The Sixth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1974–79
B) 1978–83
C) 1980–85
D) 1985–90
Answer: C
Explanation: Sixth Plan = 1980–85, launched by Indira Gandhi after returning to power.
35. The main objective of the Sixth Plan was:
A) Garibi Hatao
B) Removal of poverty & modernization
C) Infrastructure development
D) Agriculture only
Answer: B
Explanation: Sixth Plan emphasized poverty removal, modernization, technology.
36. The growth target for the Sixth Plan was 5.2%, actual achieved was:
A) 4.5%
B) 5.0%
C) 5.7%
D) 6.1%
Answer: C
Explanation: Target 5.2%, achieved 5.7%, Sixth Plan considered successful.
37. Which plan marked the beginning of economic liberalization policies?
A) Fifth Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Eighth Plan
Answer: B
Explanation: Sixth Plan (1980–85) introduced initial liberalization, tech upgradation, exports.
38. The Seventh Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1980–85
B) 1985–90
C) 1990–95
D) 1992–97
Answer: B
Explanation: Seventh Plan = 1985–90, under Rajiv Gandhi.
39. The main objectives of the Seventh Plan were:
A) Agriculture & irrigation
B) Social justice, modernization, self-reliance
C) Heavy industries
D) Poverty eradication
Answer: B
Explanation: Seventh Plan stressed food, work, productivity, modernization.
40. The growth target for the Seventh Plan was 5.0%. The actual achieved was:
A) 5.2%
B) 5.4%
C) 5.8%
D) 6.0%
Answer: D
Explanation: Target 5.0%, achieved 6.0%, considered highly successful.
41. The slogan “Food, Work and Productivity” is linked with which plan?
A) Fifth Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Eighth Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: Seventh Plan (1985–90) adopted this theme.
42. Which PM was associated with the Seventh Plan?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) P.V. Narasimha Rao
Answer: C
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi was PM during Seventh Plan.
43. After the Seventh Plan ended, which interim plans were adopted (1990–92)?
A) Rolling Plans
B) Two Annual Plans
C) Ninth Plan
D) Mini Plans
Answer: B
Explanation: Two Annual Plans (1990–92) due to political instability.
44. The main reason for adopting Annual Plans in 1990–92 was:
A) Wars
B) Political instability & Gulf crisis
C) Inflation
D) Green Revolution failure
Answer: B
Explanation: Political instability & 1991 Gulf crisis → Annual Plans.
45. The first plan that emphasized modernization of industries was:
A) Fifth
B) Sixth
C) Seventh
D) Eighth
Answer: C
Explanation: Seventh Plan → modernization, productivity, technology.
46. The Eighth Plan (1992–97) started after a gap due to:
A) War
B) Economic crisis & political instability (1990–92)
C) Green Revolution
D) Trade disputes
Answer: B
Explanation: 1990–92 Annual Plans → Eighth Plan delayed till 1992.
47. Who was PM when the Eighth Plan was launched in 1992?
A) Rajiv Gandhi
B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Manmohan Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: P.V. Narasimha Rao was PM, Manmohan Singh was Finance Minister.
48. Which plan is considered the first to focus on economic liberalization & reforms?
A) Seventh
B) Eighth
C) Ninth
D) Tenth
Answer: B
Explanation: Eighth Plan (1992–97) → beginning of liberalization, privatization, globalization (LPG reforms).
49. The target growth rate of the Eighth Plan was 5.6%. Actual achieved was:
A) 5.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.2%
Answer: C
Explanation: Target 5.6%, achieved 6.8%, highly successful.
50. The Green Revolution’s impact was consolidated during which plan?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: D
Explanation: Though it began in the Fourth, its impact was consolidated in the Sixth Plan.
51. The Eighth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1985–90
B) 1990–95
C) 1992–97
D) 1997–2002
Answer: C
Explanation: Eighth Plan (1992–97) started after two Annual Plans (1990–92).
52. The Eighth Plan was launched under which Prime Minister?
A) Rajiv Gandhi
B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Manmohan Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: P.V. Narasimha Rao launched the Eighth Plan; FM was Manmohan Singh.
53. The main objective of the Eighth Plan was:
A) Agriculture only
B) Self-reliance & social justice
C) Modernization & liberalization reforms
D) Garibi Hatao
Answer: C
Explanation: Eighth Plan → LPG reforms, modernization, economic liberalization.
54. The target growth rate of the Eighth Plan was 5.6%. The actual growth was:
A) 5.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.0%
Answer: C
Explanation: Target 5.6%, achieved 6.8%, highly successful.
55. The Ninth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1992–97
B) 1997–2002
C) 2002–07
D) 2007–12
Answer: B
Explanation: Ninth Plan = 1997–2002.
56. The theme of the Ninth Plan was:
A) Faster growth
B) Growth with social justice and equality
C) Employment generation
D) Poverty removal only
Answer: B
Explanation: Ninth Plan (1997–2002) stressed growth with social justice & equality.
57. Who was Prime Minister during the Ninth Plan?
A) P.V. Narasimha Rao
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) H.D. Deve Gowda / I.K. Gujral
D) Both B and C
Answer: D
Explanation: Ninth Plan covered Deve Gowda, Gujral, and Vajpayee’s governments.
58. The target growth rate for the Ninth Plan was 6.5%. Actual growth was:
A) 5.0%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.0%
D) 6.8%
Answer: B
Explanation: Target 6.5%, achieved 5.5%.
59. The Tenth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 1997–2002
B) 2002–07
C) 2007–12
D) 2012–17
Answer: B
Explanation: Tenth Plan = 2002–07.
60. The theme of the Tenth Plan was:
A) Growth with Justice
B) Faster, More Inclusive Growth
C) Target growth of 8%
D) Growth & equity
Answer: C
Explanation: Tenth Plan (2002–07) aimed at 8% GDP growth target.
61. The actual growth rate achieved in the Tenth Plan was:
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.6%
D) 8.2%
Answer: C
Explanation: Target 8%, achieved 7.6%.
62. The Tenth Plan focused on:
A) Doubling per capita income in 10 years, reducing poverty by 5 percentage points
B) Employment guarantee
C) Green Revolution
D) Only infrastructure
Answer: A
Explanation: Tenth Plan → double per capita income in 10 years & reduce poverty.
63. Who was the PM during the Tenth Plan?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
D) Indira Gandhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was PM during Tenth Plan.
64. The Eleventh Five Year Plan period was:
A) 2002–07
B) 2007–12
C) 2012–17
D) 1997–2002
Answer: B
Explanation: Eleventh Plan = 2007–12.
65. The theme of the Eleventh Plan was:
A) Faster Economic Growth
B) Faster and More Inclusive Growth
C) Garibi Hatao
D) Self-reliance
Answer: B
Explanation: Eleventh Plan → Faster and More Inclusive Growth.
66. Who was the Prime Minister during the Eleventh Plan?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Manmohan Singh was PM during Eleventh Plan.
67. The growth target of the Eleventh Plan was:
A) 8.0%
B) 8.5%
C) 9.0%
D) 10%
Answer: C
Explanation: Target = 9% GDP growth.
68. The actual growth achieved in Eleventh Plan was:
A) 7.5%
B) 7.9%
C) 8.1%
D) 8.3%
Answer: B
Explanation: Target 9%, achieved 7.9%.
69. The Eleventh Plan emphasized:
A) Agriculture only
B) Inclusive growth, poverty reduction, human development
C) Rolling plans
D) Heavy industries
Answer: B
Explanation: Eleventh Plan → human development, inclusiveness, social justice.
70. Which sector was given priority in Eleventh Plan?
A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Social sector (health, education)
D) Defence
Answer: C
Explanation: Eleventh Plan prioritized health, education & rural development.
71. The slogan “Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth” was given for which plan?
A) Ninth
B) Tenth
C) Eleventh
D) Twelfth
Answer: C
Explanation: It was the theme of Eleventh Plan (2007–12).
72. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Right to Education Act were emphasized during which plan?
A) Tenth Plan
B) Eleventh Plan
C) Twelfth Plan
D) Ninth Plan
Answer: B
Explanation: RTE (2009) & expansion of Mid-Day Meal were key initiatives of Eleventh Plan.
73. The Eleventh Plan aimed to reduce poverty ratio by:
A) 5 percentage points
B) 10 percentage points
C) 12 percentage points
D) 15 percentage points
Answer: C
Explanation: Eleventh Plan target = reduce poverty ratio by 10 percentage points.
74. The Eleventh Plan aimed at generating how many jobs?
A) 30 million
B) 40 million
C) 50 million
D) 60 million
Answer: C
Explanation: Target was 50 million new work opportunities.
75. The Eleventh Plan emphasized an increase in literacy rate to:
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B
Explanation: Target = raise literacy to 75%, especially female literacy.
76. The Twelfth Five Year Plan period was:
A) 2007–12
B) 2012–17
C) 2010–15
D) 2014–19
Answer: B
Explanation: Twelfth Plan = 2012–17, the last official Five Year Plan of India.
77. The theme of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was:
A) Faster and More Inclusive Growth
B) Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth
C) Growth with Social Justice
D) Growth with Stability
Answer: B
Explanation: Twelfth Plan aimed for faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth.
78. The growth target for the Twelfth Plan was:
A) 8%
B) 8.2%
C) 9%
D) 10%
Answer: B
Explanation: Target = 8.2% GDP growth, actual ≈ 7.5%.
79. The Twelfth Plan emphasized:
A) Social sector spending, infrastructure, and sustainability
B) Heavy industries
C) Defence modernization
D) Only agriculture
Answer: A
Explanation: Focus → health, education, skill development, environment sustainability.
80. Which PM oversaw the Twelfth Plan?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) Narendra Modi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Manmohan Singh was PM during the start and duration of Twelfth Plan.
81. The Planning Commission of India was abolished in:
A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2017
Answer: C
Explanation: Planning Commission abolished in 2015 by Modi Government.
82. NITI Aayog was established in:
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
83. The full form of NITI Aayog is:
A) National Institute for Transforming India
B) National Institution for Transforming India
C) National Institute of Technology & Innovation
D) None
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI = National Institution for Transforming India.
84. The first Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog was:
A) Arvind Panagariya
B) Rajiv Kumar
C) Amitabh Kant
D) Bibek Debroy
Answer: A
Explanation: Arvind Panagariya was the first Vice-Chairman (2015–2017).
85. The current CEO of NITI Aayog (2023) is:
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Amitabh Kant
C) Parameswaran Iyer
D) Suman Bery
Answer: C
Explanation: Parameswaran Iyer took charge as CEO in 2022.
86. The current Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog (2023) is:
A) Arvind Panagariya
B) Suman Bery
C) Rajiv Kumar
D) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer: B
Explanation: Suman Bery replaced Rajiv Kumar in 2022.
87. NITI Aayog uses which approach for planning?
A) Bottom-up
B) Top-down
C) Rolling plan
D) Five Year Plans
Answer: A
Explanation: NITI Aayog follows bottom-up and cooperative federalism approach.
88. The first Finance Minister of Independent India who presented the First Five Year Plan was:
A) John Mathai
B) C.D. Deshmukh
C) T.T. Krishnamachari
D) Morarji Desai
Answer: B
Explanation: C.D. Deshmukh presented the First Plan (1951–56).
89. The term “Indicative Planning” is associated with:
A) USSR
B) India
C) France
D) UK
Answer: C
Explanation: France pioneered indicative planning, adopted partly in India later.
90. Which plan is also known as “Rolling Plan”?
A) Fourth Plan
B) Fifth Plan (terminated)
C) Sixth Plan
D) Annual Plan
Answer: B
Explanation: After termination of Fifth Plan (1978), Rolling Plan was introduced by Janata govt.
91. The “People’s Plan” was proposed by:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Subhash Chandra Bose
C) M.N. Roy
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C
Explanation: M.N. Roy proposed People’s Plan (1945) emphasizing agriculture & consumer goods.
92. The “Bombay Plan” (1944) was proposed by:
A) Indian capitalists like J.R.D. Tata, G.D. Birla
B) P.C. Mahalanobis
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: A
Explanation: Bombay Plan (1944) by industrialists like Tata, Birla, etc., suggested industrialization.
93. The slogan “Garibi Hatao” is associated with which plan?
A) Third Plan
B) Fourth Plan
C) Fifth Plan
D) Sixth Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: Fifth Plan (1974–79) aimed at poverty eradication.
94. The Green Revolution was consolidated in which plan?
A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: D
Explanation: Sixth Plan (1980–85) consolidated the Green Revolution.
95. The plan that gave priority to self-reliance and stability was:
A) First Plan
B) Fourth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Ninth Plan
Answer: B
Explanation: Fourth Plan (1969–74) emphasized stability & self-reliance.
96. The “NITI Aayog” promotes which principle strongly?
A) Centralized planning
B) Cooperative federalism
C) Import substitution
D) Heavy industries
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog works on cooperative & competitive federalism.
97. The “Three Annual Plans” (1966–69) are called:
A) Plan Holiday
B) Rolling Plans
C) Special Plans
D) Interim Plans
Answer: A
Explanation: Three Annual Plans = Plan Holiday (1966–69).
98. The Twelfth Plan aimed to reduce poverty by:
A) 5 percentage points
B) 10 percentage points
C) 15 percentage points
D) 20 percentage points
Answer: B
Explanation: Twelfth Plan target = reduce poverty ratio by 10 percentage points.
99. After abolition of Five Year Plans, India follows:
A) 7-year plans
B) 15-year vision & 7-year strategy documents
C) Only annual budgets
D) WTO-guided policy
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog introduced 15-year vision, 7-year strategy, 3-year action agendas.
100. The final year of India’s Five Year Plan system was:
A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: D
Explanation: 2017 ended the Twelfth Plan, marking the end of Five Year Plans in India.