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1. India adopted the system of Five Year Plans from which country?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) USA
B) USSR (Soviet Union)
C) UK
D) Japan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India borrowed the concept of centralized planning<\/strong> from the Soviet Union<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The idea of Five Year Plans in India was suggested by:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Subhash Chandra Bose
C) M. Visvesvaraya
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> M. Visvesvaraya<\/strong> suggested economic planning in his book Planned Economy of India (1934).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Planning Commission of India was established in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1952
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Planning Commission was set up in 1950<\/strong> under Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The First Five Year Plan was launched in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1952
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The First Five Year Plan (1951\u201356)<\/strong> focused on agriculture & irrigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The model followed in the First Five Year Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Mahalanobis Model
B) Harrod\u2013Domar Model
C) Nehru-Mahalanobis Model
D) Keynesian Model
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The First Plan was based on the Harrod\u2013Domar Model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The main objective of the First Five Year Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Heavy industries
B) Agriculture, irrigation, and power
C) Industrialization
D) Export promotion
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Focus was on agriculture, irrigation, community development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Second Five Year Plan (1956\u201361) emphasized:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Agriculture
B) Heavy industries & industrialization
C) Trade
D) Employment
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Based on Mahalanobis model<\/strong>, the Second Plan<\/strong> stressed on heavy industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) P.C. Mahalanobis
D) Amartya Sen
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> P.C. Mahalanobis<\/strong> prepared the framework of the Second Plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The Third Five Year Plan (1961\u201366) aimed at:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Self-reliant economy & agriculture
B) Import substitution
C) Infrastructure only
D) Employment generation
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Third Plan \u2192 focus on self-reliance through agriculture & industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The Third Plan was disrupted due to:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Droughts
B) 1962 Indo-China war & 1965 Indo-Pak war
C) Inflation
D) All of the above
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Third Plan failed due to wars (1962, 1965) & droughts (1965\u201366)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Which plan is also called the \u201cGadgil Yojana\u201d?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) First Plan
B) Second Plan
C) Third Plan
D) Fourth Plan
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Third Plan (1961\u201366)<\/strong> is called Gadgil Yojana<\/strong>, after D.R. Gadgil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The concept of Rolling Plans in India was introduced by:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Morarji Desai
D) Charan Singh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Morarji Desai government<\/strong> (1978) introduced rolling plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Annual Plans (1966\u201369) were introduced after failure of:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) First Plan
B) Second Plan
C) Third Plan
D) Fourth Plan
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> After failure of the Third Plan<\/strong>, three Annual Plans (1966\u201369)<\/strong> were implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. The First Plan period in India was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1950\u201355
B) 1951\u201356
C) 1952\u201357
D) 1960\u201365
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> First Five Year Plan = 1951\u201356<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Who was the Finance Minister during the First Five Year Plan?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) John Mathai
B) C.D. Deshmukh
C) Morarji Desai
D) T.T. Krishnamachari
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> C.D. Deshmukh<\/strong> was Finance Minister (1950\u201356).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The major irrigation project started in First Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bhakra-Nangal
B) Damodar Valley
C) Hirakud
D) All of the above
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> All three multipurpose projects<\/strong> were launched in First Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The Second Plan aimed to create the \u201csocialistic pattern of society\u201d. True or False?<\/mark><\/strong>
Answer: True<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Second Plan (1956\u201361)<\/strong> emphasized on socialist pattern via heavy industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Community Development Programme was initiated in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1947
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1955
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Community Development Programme (1952)<\/strong> was part of First Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. The target growth rate in the First Five Year Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2.1%
B) 3.6%
C) 4.5%
D) 5%
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> First Plan \u2192 target 2.1%, achieved 3.6%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. The Second Plan\u2019s target growth rate was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2.5%
B) 3.6%
C) 4.5%
D) 5%
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Second Plan target = 4.5%, actual = 4.27%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The Third Plan\u2019s target growth rate was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 4.5%
B) 5%
C) 5.6%
D) 6%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Third Plan \u2192 target 5.6%, actual 2.4%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. The plan holiday (1966\u201369) lasted for:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Three annual plans (1966\u201369)<\/strong> = plan holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The target growth of the Fourth Plan (1969\u201374) was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 3.5%
B) 4.5%
C) 5.7%
D) 6%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fourth Plan target was 5.7%, achieved 3.3%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. The main objective of the Fourth Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance
B) Heavy industries
C) Rural development
D) Export growth
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fourth Plan \u2192 focus on growth with stability, self-reliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which Five Year Plan is known as the \u201cGreen Revolution Plan\u201d?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fourth Plan (1969\u201374)<\/strong> led to Green Revolution in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The Fourth Five Year Plan period was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1961\u201366
B) 1969\u201374
C) 1974\u201379
D) 1978\u201383
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fourth Plan = 1969\u201374<\/strong>, focused on growth with stability and self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which slogan is associated with the Fourth Plan?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
B) Garibi Hatao
C) Growth with Stability
D) Faster, More Inclusive Growth
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jai Jawan Jai Kisan<\/strong>, given by Lal Bahadur Shastri (1965), influenced planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The Fifth Five Year Plan period was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1969\u201374
B) 1974\u201379
C) 1978\u201383
D) 1980\u201385
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fifth Plan = 1974\u201379<\/strong>, but later cut short in 1978.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. The main objective of the Fifth Plan was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Agriculture
B) Industrialization
C) Poverty removal & self-reliance
D) Green Revolution
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fifth Plan aimed at Garibi Hatao (poverty removal)<\/strong> and self-reliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The Garibi Hatao slogan was given by:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Indira Gandhi<\/strong> gave the slogan Garibi Hatao<\/strong> in 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Who was the Prime Minister during the Fifth Plan?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Nehru
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Indira Gandhi<\/strong> was PM during the Fifth Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The Fifth Plan was terminated in 1978 by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Indira Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Morarji Desai government
D) Charan Singh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Morarji Desai\u2019s Janata Party govt<\/strong> ended Fifth Plan mid-way (1978).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. After termination of Fifth Plan, the Janata Govt introduced:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rolling Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Annual Plan
D) Special Plan
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rolling Plan (1978\u201380)<\/strong> replaced the Fifth Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The Sixth Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1974\u201379
B) 1978\u201383
C) 1980\u201385
D) 1985\u201390
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sixth Plan = 1980\u201385<\/strong>, launched by Indira Gandhi after returning to power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. The main objective of the Sixth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Garibi Hatao
B) Removal of poverty & modernization
C) Infrastructure development
D) Agriculture only
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sixth Plan emphasized poverty removal, modernization, technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The growth target for the Sixth Plan was 5.2%, actual achieved was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 4.5%
B) 5.0%
C) 5.7%
D) 6.1%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 5.2%, achieved 5.7%<\/strong>, Sixth Plan considered successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Which plan marked the beginning of economic liberalization policies?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Fifth Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Eighth Plan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sixth Plan (1980\u201385)<\/strong> introduced initial liberalization, tech upgradation, exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The Seventh Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1980\u201385
B) 1985\u201390
C) 1990\u201395
D) 1992\u201397
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Seventh Plan = 1985\u201390<\/strong>, under Rajiv Gandhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. The main objectives of the Seventh Plan were:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Agriculture & irrigation
B) Social justice, modernization, self-reliance
C) Heavy industries
D) Poverty eradication
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Seventh Plan stressed food, work, productivity<\/strong>, modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. The growth target for the Seventh Plan was 5.0%. The actual achieved was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5.2%
B) 5.4%
C) 5.8%
D) 6.0%
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 5.0%, achieved 6.0%<\/strong>, considered highly successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The slogan \u201cFood, Work and Productivity\u201d is linked with which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Fifth Plan
B) Sixth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Eighth Plan
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Seventh Plan (1985\u201390)<\/strong> adopted this theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Which PM was associated with the Seventh Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Indira Gandhi
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) P.V. Narasimha Rao
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rajiv Gandhi<\/strong> was PM during Seventh Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. After the Seventh Plan ended, which interim plans were adopted (1990\u201392)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rolling Plans
B) Two Annual Plans
C) Ninth Plan
D) Mini Plans
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Two Annual Plans (1990\u201392)<\/strong> due to political instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. The main reason for adopting Annual Plans in 1990\u201392 was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Wars
B) Political instability & Gulf crisis
C) Inflation
D) Green Revolution failure
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Political instability & 1991 Gulf crisis<\/strong> \u2192 Annual Plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. The first plan that emphasized modernization of industries was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Fifth
B) Sixth
C) Seventh
D) Eighth
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Seventh Plan \u2192 modernization, productivity, technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. The Eighth Plan (1992\u201397) started after a gap due to:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) War
B) Economic crisis & political instability (1990\u201392)
C) Green Revolution
D) Trade disputes
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> 1990\u201392 Annual Plans \u2192 Eighth Plan delayed<\/strong> till 1992.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Who was PM when the Eighth Plan was launched in 1992?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajiv Gandhi
B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Manmohan Singh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> P.V. Narasimha Rao<\/strong> was PM, Manmohan Singh was Finance Minister<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Which plan is considered the first to focus on economic liberalization & reforms?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Seventh
B) Eighth
C) Ninth
D) Tenth
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eighth Plan (1992\u201397)<\/strong> \u2192 beginning of liberalization, privatization, globalization (LPG reforms)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The target growth rate of the Eighth Plan was 5.6%. Actual achieved was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.2%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 5.6%, achieved 6.8%<\/strong>, highly successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. The Green Revolution\u2019s impact was consolidated during which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Though it began in the Fourth, its impact was consolidated in the Sixth Plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The Eighth Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1985\u201390
B) 1990\u201395
C) 1992\u201397
D) 1997\u20132002
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eighth Plan (1992\u201397)<\/strong> started after two Annual Plans (1990\u201392).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The Eighth Plan was launched under which Prime Minister?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajiv Gandhi
B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Manmohan Singh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> P.V. Narasimha Rao<\/strong> launched the Eighth Plan; FM was Manmohan Singh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The main objective of the Eighth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Agriculture only
B) Self-reliance & social justice
C) Modernization & liberalization reforms
D) Garibi Hatao
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eighth Plan<\/strong> \u2192 LPG reforms, modernization, economic liberalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The target growth rate of the Eighth Plan was 5.6%. The actual growth was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.0%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 5.6%, achieved 6.8%<\/strong>, highly successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The Ninth Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1992\u201397
B) 1997\u20132002
C) 2002\u201307
D) 2007\u201312
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Ninth Plan = 1997\u20132002<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The theme of the Ninth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Faster growth
B) Growth with social justice and equality
C) Employment generation
D) Poverty removal only
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Ninth Plan (1997\u20132002)<\/strong> stressed growth with social justice & equality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Who was Prime Minister during the Ninth Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) P.V. Narasimha Rao
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) H.D. Deve Gowda \/ I.K. Gujral
D) Both B and C
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Ninth Plan covered Deve Gowda, Gujral, and Vajpayee\u2019s governments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The target growth rate for the Ninth Plan was 6.5%. Actual growth was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5.0%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.0%
D) 6.8%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 6.5%, achieved 5.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The Tenth Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1997\u20132002
B) 2002\u201307
C) 2007\u201312
D) 2012\u201317
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tenth Plan = 2002\u201307<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The theme of the Tenth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Growth with Justice
B) Faster, More Inclusive Growth
C) Target growth of 8%
D) Growth & equity
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tenth Plan (2002\u201307)<\/strong> aimed at 8% GDP growth target<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The actual growth rate achieved in the Tenth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.6%
D) 8.2%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 8%, achieved 7.6%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. The Tenth Plan focused on:<\/strong>
<\/mark>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<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tenth Plan \u2192 double per capita income in 10 years & reduce poverty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Who was the PM during the Tenth Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
D) Indira Gandhi
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/strong> was PM during Tenth Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. The Eleventh Five Year Plan period was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2002\u201307
B) 2007\u201312
C) 2012\u201317
D) 1997\u20132002
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Plan = 2007\u201312<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. The theme of the Eleventh Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Faster Economic Growth
B) Faster and More Inclusive Growth
C) Garibi Hatao
D) Self-reliance
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Plan \u2192 Faster and More Inclusive Growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Who was the Prime Minister during the Eleventh Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Manmohan Singh<\/strong> was PM during Eleventh Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The growth target of the Eleventh Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 8.0%
B) 8.5%
C) 9.0%
D) 10%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target = 9% GDP growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The actual growth achieved in Eleventh Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 7.5%
B) 7.9%
C) 8.1%
D) 8.3%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target 9%, achieved 7.9%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. The Eleventh Plan emphasized:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Agriculture only
B) Inclusive growth, poverty reduction, human development
C) Rolling plans
D) Heavy industries
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Plan<\/strong> \u2192 human development, inclusiveness, social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Which sector was given priority in Eleventh Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Industry
B) Agriculture
C) Social sector (health, education)
D) Defence
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Plan prioritized health, education & rural development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The slogan \u201cTowards Faster and More Inclusive Growth\u201d was given for which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Ninth
B) Tenth
C) Eleventh
D) Twelfth
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> It was the theme of Eleventh Plan (2007\u201312)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Right to Education Act were emphasized during which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tenth Plan
B) Eleventh Plan
C) Twelfth Plan
D) Ninth Plan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> RTE (2009)<\/strong> & expansion of Mid-Day Meal<\/strong> were key initiatives of Eleventh Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The Eleventh Plan aimed to reduce poverty ratio by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5 percentage points
B) 10 percentage points
C) 12 percentage points
D) 15 percentage points
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Eleventh Plan target = reduce poverty ratio by 10 percentage points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. The Eleventh Plan aimed at generating how many jobs?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 30 million
B) 40 million
C) 50 million
D) 60 million
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target was 50 million new work opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. The Eleventh Plan emphasized an increase in literacy rate to:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target = raise literacy to 75%<\/strong>, especially female literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The Twelfth Five Year Plan period was:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 2007\u201312
B) 2012\u201317
C) 2010\u201315
D) 2014\u201319
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Twelfth Plan = 2012\u201317<\/strong>, the last official Five Year Plan of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The theme of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Faster and More Inclusive Growth
B) Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth
C) Growth with Social Justice
D) Growth with Stability
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Twelfth Plan<\/strong> aimed for faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The growth target for the Twelfth Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 8%
B) 8.2%
C) 9%
D) 10%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Target = 8.2% GDP growth<\/strong>, actual \u2248 7.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Twelfth Plan emphasized:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Social sector spending, infrastructure, and sustainability
B) Heavy industries
C) Defence modernization
D) Only agriculture
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Focus \u2192 health, education, skill development, environment sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Which PM oversaw the Twelfth Plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Manmohan Singh
C) Narendra Modi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Manmohan Singh<\/strong> was PM during the start and duration of Twelfth Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. The Planning Commission of India was abolished in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2017
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Planning Commission abolished in 2015<\/strong> by Modi Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. NITI Aayog was established in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog<\/strong> replaced Planning Commission on 1 January 2015<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. The full form of NITI Aayog is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) National Institute for Transforming India
B) National Institution for Transforming India
C) National Institute of Technology & Innovation
D) None
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI = National Institution for Transforming India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The first Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Arvind Panagariya
B) Rajiv Kumar
C) Amitabh Kant
D) Bibek Debroy
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Arvind Panagariya<\/strong> was the first Vice-Chairman (2015\u20132017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. The current CEO of NITI Aayog (2023) is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Amitabh Kant
C) Parameswaran Iyer
D) Suman Bery
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parameswaran Iyer<\/strong> took charge as CEO in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. The current Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog (2023) is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Arvind Panagariya
B) Suman Bery
C) Rajiv Kumar
D) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Suman Bery<\/strong> replaced Rajiv Kumar in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. NITI Aayog uses which approach for planning?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Bottom-up
B) Top-down
C) Rolling plan
D) Five Year Plans
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog follows bottom-up and cooperative federalism approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The first Finance Minister of Independent India who presented the First Five Year Plan was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) John Mathai
B) C.D. Deshmukh
C) T.T. Krishnamachari
D) Morarji Desai
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> C.D. Deshmukh<\/strong> presented the First Plan (1951\u201356).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. The term \u201cIndicative Planning\u201d is associated with:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) USSR
B) India
C) France
D) UK
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> France<\/strong> pioneered indicative planning<\/strong>, adopted partly in India later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Which plan is also known as \u201cRolling Plan\u201d?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Fourth Plan
B) Fifth Plan (terminated)
C) Sixth Plan
D) Annual Plan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> After termination of Fifth Plan (1978), Rolling Plan<\/strong> was introduced by Janata govt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. The \u201cPeople\u2019s Plan\u201d was proposed by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Subhash Chandra Bose
C) M.N. Roy
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> M.N. Roy proposed People\u2019s Plan (1945)<\/strong> emphasizing agriculture & consumer goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The \u201cBombay Plan\u201d (1944) was proposed by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Indian capitalists like J.R.D. Tata, G.D. Birla
B) P.C. Mahalanobis
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay Plan (1944)<\/strong> by industrialists like Tata, Birla, etc., suggested industrialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. The slogan \u201cGaribi Hatao\u201d is associated with which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Third Plan
B) Fourth Plan
C) Fifth Plan
D) Sixth Plan
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fifth Plan (1974\u201379) aimed at poverty eradication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. The Green Revolution was consolidated in which plan?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Third
B) Fourth
C) Fifth
D) Sixth
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sixth Plan (1980\u201385)<\/strong> consolidated the Green Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The plan that gave priority to self-reliance and stability was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) First Plan
B) Fourth Plan
C) Seventh Plan
D) Ninth Plan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fourth Plan (1969\u201374)<\/strong> emphasized stability & self-reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. The \u201cNITI Aayog\u201d promotes which principle strongly?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Centralized planning
B) Cooperative federalism
C) Import substitution
D) Heavy industries
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog<\/strong> works on cooperative & competitive federalism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The \u201cThree Annual Plans\u201d (1966\u201369) are called:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Plan Holiday
B) Rolling Plans
C) Special Plans
D) Interim Plans
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Three Annual Plans = Plan Holiday (1966\u201369)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The Twelfth Plan aimed to reduce poverty by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5 percentage points
B) 10 percentage points
C) 15 percentage points
D) 20 percentage points
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Twelfth Plan target = reduce poverty ratio by 10 percentage points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. After abolition of Five Year Plans, India follows:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 7-year plans
B) 15-year vision & 7-year strategy documents
C) Only annual budgets
D) WTO-guided policy
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NITI Aayog introduced 15-year vision, 7-year strategy, 3-year action agendas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The final year of India\u2019s Five Year Plan system was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> 2017 ended the Twelfth Plan<\/strong>, marking the end of Five Year Plans in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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