Nature of Indian economy five year plan models assessment planning commission and NITI Aayog. - One Line Questions
1.
The Planning Commission of India was established in which year? —
1950
2.
The 'Annual Plans' were formulated during the period of: —
All of the above
3.
NITI Aayog's 'India @ 75' initiative aims to achieve certain goals by which year? —
2022
4.
The Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007) set a target for reducing the poverty ratio by how much percentage? —
10%
5.
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) aimed for an average GDP growth rate of: —
8.5%
6.
The Planning Commission was instrumental in establishing the framework for: —
A mixed economy with a significant public sector
7.
The 'Action Agenda' of NITI Aayog is designed to be: —
A medium-term roadmap for implementation
8.
Which aspect of the Indian economy was significantly boosted by the Second Five Year Plan? —
Basic and capital goods industries
9.
The NITI Aayog functions as a think tank and policy incubator. What is its primary role? —
Promoting cooperative federalism and bottom-up planning
10.
The Planning Commission was a non-constitutional advisory body. Which article of the Constitution of India is often cited in relation to its functions? —
None of the above, as it was an executive body
11.
NITI Aayog was established on: —
January 1, 2015
12.
Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog emphasizes: —
Cooperative federalism and state participation
13.
The transition from Planning Commission to NITI Aayog reflects a shift from: —
All of the above
14.
The approach of NITI Aayog is often described as: —
Bottom-up and partnership-oriented
15.
The Planning Commission's role in fund allocation was a point of criticism. NITI Aayog, in contrast, aims to: —
Act as a facilitator and advisor rather than a fund dispenser
16.
Which of the following is NOT a key function of NITI Aayog? —
Directly allocating financial resources to states
17.
The focus on 'Human Capital Development' was a prominent aspect of the: —
Eighth Five Year Plan
18.
The concept of a 'rolling plan' was introduced during the Janata Party government's rule, which superseded which Five Year Plan? —
Fifth Five Year Plan
19.
Which Five Year Plan was terminated a year early? —
Fifth Five Year Plan
20.
Which Five Year Plan saw the introduction of the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)? —
Seventh Five Year Plan
21.
The 'Green Revolution' in India, while not directly a Five Year Plan, was significantly supported by the policies and focus of which approximate period of Five Year Plans? —
Third and Fourth
22.
Which Five Year Plan is often referred to as the 'Industrial Plan' due to its emphasis on heavy industries? —
Second Five Year Plan
23.
The concept of 'Mahalanobis Model' is closely associated with which Five Year Plan? —
Second Five Year Plan
24.
The concept of 'Socialist Pattern of Society' was an important goal during which Five Year Plan's formulation? —
Second Five Year Plan
25.
NITI Aayog's approach includes developing three types of initiatives: Strategy and Vision Documents, Action Agendas, and: —
Five-Year Plans
26.
The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan was a major focus of which Five Year Plan? —
Fifth Five Year Plan
27.
Which Five Year Plan introduced the concept of 'Minimum Needs Programme'? —
Fifth Five Year Plan
28.
Which Five Year Plan focused on 'Eradication of Poverty' and 'Attainment of Full and Gainful Employment'? —
Sixth Five Year Plan
29.
The 'Basic Minimum Needs Programme' was a significant feature of the: —
Fifth Five Year Plan
30.
The concept of 'Inclusive Growth' as a primary objective was most strongly emphasized in: —
Eleventh Five Year Plan
31.
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-1997) is notable for coinciding with which major economic reform period in India? —
Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG)
32.
Who was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India? —
V.T. Krishnamachari
33.
Which economic model was predominantly followed in the early Five Year Plans of India? —
Socialist model with central planning
34.
The Planning Commission's role in the Nehruvian model of development was characterized by: —
State-led industrialization and import substitution
35.
The dissolution of the Planning Commission and the formation of NITI Aayog signified a shift towards: —
Strengthening federalism and state autonomy
36.
What does NITI stand for in NITI Aayog? —
National Institute for Transforming India
37.
Which Five Year Plan focused on 'Inclusive Growth' as a major theme? —
Eleventh Five Year Plan
38.
Which institution replaced the Planning Commission of India? —
NITI Aayog
39.
A major criticism of the early Five Year Plans was their: —
Excessive focus on heavy industries at the expense of consumer goods
40.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog? —
Prime Minister of India
41.
The structure of NITI Aayog includes a Governing Council comprising: —
Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of States, and Lt. Governors of Union Territories
42.
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Nature of Indian Economy' in the context of planning? —
A mixed economy with varying degrees of state intervention and market forces
43.
The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) had the overarching goal of achieving: —
Sustainable and inclusive growth
44.
What was the primary objective of the First Five Year Plan in India (1951-1956)? —
Agricultural development and food security
45.
Which of the following is a key objective of NITI Aayog's 'Strategy and Vision Documents'? —
Setting long-term national priorities and goals
46.
Which Five Year Plan was characterized by 'Growth with Social Justice and Equity'? —
Seventh Five Year Plan
47.
Which Five Year Plan aimed at achieving 'Self-Reliance and the beginning of the journey towards Self-Sufficiency'? —
Fourth Five Year Plan
48.
The objective of 'Growth, Equity, and Self-Reliance' was central to which Five Year Plan? —
Fifth Five Year Plan
49.
Which of the following best describes the assessment of the Five Year Plans in India? —
Mixed results with significant achievements and shortcomings