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 The concept of a 'rolling plan' was introduced during the Janata Party government's rule, which superseded which Five Year Plan?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