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