Nature of Indian economy five year plan models assessment and role of planning institutions. - One Line Questions

1. The Planning Commission of India was established in: 1950
2. The 'Rolling Plan' concept, which deviated from fixed five-year cycles, was introduced during the Janata Party government's term. Which plan period did it primarily cover? 1978-1983
3. The concept of 'Bottom-up Planning' gained prominence in which phase of Indian planning? Later plans (Seventh onwards)
4. The planning period from 1966-1969 is often referred to as a plan holiday due to: Wars and droughts
5. Which Five Year Plan is credited with achieving a high average annual growth rate of 8%? Eleventh Five Year Plan
6. What was a significant achievement of the Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966)? Establishment of major steel plants
7. The 'Employment, Poverty and Growth' objective was central to which Five Year Plan? Seventh Five Year Plan
8. The objective of 'Self-Reliance' was a core goal for which set of Five Year Plans? Third and Fourth
9. Which Five Year Plan is often referred to as the 'Growth with Social Justice and Equity' plan? Ninth Five Year Plan
10. The concept of 'Mahalanobis Model' was influential in which Indian Five Year Plan? Second Five Year Plan
11. Which Five Year Plan laid emphasis on the development of small-scale industries? Second Five Year Plan
12. The concept of 'Balanced Regional Development' was an important consideration in which Five Year Plan? Fourth Five Year Plan
13. The concept of 'Democratic Decentralization' and Panchayati Raj institutions gained importance during which Five Year Plan? Third Five Year Plan
14. What was a key feature of the 'Rolling Plan' introduced in 1978? Annual revisions of targets and outlays
15. The objective of 'Accelerated development and self-reliance' was the main theme of which Five Year Plan? Fifth Five Year Plan
16. The 'Bombay Plan' (1944) was a blueprint for India's industrial development prepared by: Prominent industrialists
17. What was a major challenge faced by the Indian economy during the Third Five Year Plan? Droughts and wars
18. The National Development Council (NDC) was established to: Approve and review Five Year Plans
19. The NITI Aayog, as a policy think tank, replaced the Planning Commission with the objective of: Promoting a bottom-up approach and cooperative federalism
20. The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-1997) marked a significant shift due to: Introduction of LPG reforms
21. What was a criticism of the Mahalanobis Model's emphasis on heavy industries? It neglected the agricultural sector
22. Which economic model emphasizes rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries and capital goods? Mahalanobis Model
23. Which economic model is characterized by a focus on human capital development and social infrastructure? Amartya Sen's Development Model
24. Which planning model is associated with the idea of a dual economy, with a traditional subsistence sector and a modern capitalist sector? Lewis Model
25. The National Institute of Planning was established under the aegis of which institution? Planning Commission
26. The concept of 'Inclusive Growth' became a central theme in which Five Year Plan? Eleventh Five Year Plan
27. Which Five Year Plan aimed at 'Sustainable Development' and 'Inclusive Growth'? Eleventh Five Year Plan
28. Which institution replaced the Planning Commission in India in 2015? NITI Aayog
29. What was a major criticism of the early Five Year Plans in India? Neglect of the private sector
30. Which institution is responsible for the final approval of Five Year Plans in India? National Development Council (NDC)
31. What was a key focus of the Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-1985)? Poverty alleviation and rural development
32. The primary objective of the First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) in India was to: Focus on agricultural development and food security
33. Which of the following best describes the nature of the Indian economy post-independence? Mixed economy with a significant role for both public and private sectors
34. Which institution was primarily responsible for formulating Five Year Plans in India? Planning Commission
35. The 'Green Revolution' in India, aimed at increasing food grain production, received a significant boost during which Five Year Plan period? Fourth Five Year Plan
36. The liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) reforms in India were initiated around the start of which Five Year Plan? Eighth Five Year Plan
37. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' gained significant traction in Indian planning from which Five Year Plan onwards? Ninth Five Year Plan
38. The concept of 'Human Development' as a central theme was strongly advocated in which Five Year Plan? Ninth Five Year Plan
39. Which Five Year Plan focused on 'Growth, Equity and Social Justice'? Ninth Five Year Plan
40. Which Five Year Plan aimed to achieve 'Education for All'? Eighth Five Year Plan
41. The 'Service Area Approach' for rural credit was introduced during which Five Year Plan? Seventh Five Year Plan
42. The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) aimed at achieving: Sustainable and inclusive growth
43. The Harrod-Domar model explains economic growth based on: Savings and investment rates
44. Which Five Year Plan had the slogan 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth'? Eleventh Five Year Plan
45. Which Five Year Plan aimed at achieving 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty)? Fifth Five Year Plan
46. The objective of 'Minimum Needs Programme' was first introduced in which Five Year Plan? Fifth Five Year Plan
47. The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan was primarily associated with which Five Year Plan? Fifth Five Year Plan
48. Which Five Year Plan was characterized by a focus on 'Basic Minimum Needs'? Fifth Five Year Plan
49. The objective of 'Poverty Eradication' became a more explicit goal from which Five Year Plan? Fifth Five Year Plan
50. The 'trickle-down theory' of development, which suggests benefits from economic growth will eventually reach the poorest, is often associated with: Neoclassical growth models