Five Year Plans — Set 10
Economics · पंचवर्षीय योजनाएं · Questions 91–100 of 100
What was the main goal of the First Five Year Plan?
Correct Answer: A. Agricultural Development
The First Five Year Plan primarily focused on the development of the agricultural sector to address acute food shortages. It allocated nearly 44% of its total outlay to agriculture and irrigation projects. This plan was very successful, exceeding its growth target of 2.1%.
Which body was chaired by the Prime Minister to give final approval to the Five Year Plans?
Correct Answer: C. National Development Council
The National Development Council (NDC) was the apex body that gave final approval to the draft five-year plans. Established in 1952, it included the PM, cabinet ministers, and CMs of all states. This ensured a consensus-based approach to national planning.
The 'Plan Holiday' period in India was from?
Correct Answer: B. 1966-1969
The Plan Holiday (1966-1969) was a period of three years when five-year plans were suspended. This was due to the economic strain from wars with China and Pakistan and a severe drought. Instead, three annual plans were implemented during these years.
Which Five Year Plan is known for the strategy of 'Inclusive Growth'?
Correct Answer: B. Eleventh Plan
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) formally adopted 'Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth' as its core objective. It focused on making economic growth more balanced across social groups and regions. This plan aimed to reduce poverty and create better employment opportunities.
Who was the first Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog?
Correct Answer: A. Arvind Panagariya
Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the first Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog in January 2015. He is a prominent Indian-American economist and served until 2017. The Vice-Chairman is the functional head of the organization under the PM.
The concept of Five Year Plans was borrowed from which country?
Correct Answer: B. USSR
The concept of centralized five-year economic planning was borrowed from the Soviet Union (USSR). Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first PM, was influenced by the Soviet planning model. The First Plan was launched shortly after India became a republic.
Which Five Year Plan prioritized 'Food, Work and Productivity'?
Correct Answer: A. Seventh Plan
The Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-1990) focused on 'Food, Work and Productivity' as its central themes. It aimed at increasing food grain production and creating more jobs in the rural sector. This plan recorded a healthy growth rate of 6%.
The 'Minimum Needs Programme' (MNP) was introduced in which plan?
Correct Answer: B. Fifth Plan
The Minimum Needs Programme was launched during the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-78). It aimed to provide basic minimum services like rural health, education, and water supply to the masses. This was a critical step towards integrated social development.
Which Five Year Plan was successful in achieving a growth rate of 6.8% against a target of 5.6%?
Correct Answer: A. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-1997) was very successful, achieving a 6.8% growth rate. This period followed major economic liberalization reforms in 1991. It focused on infrastructure and modernization of the industrial sector.
The slogan 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth' belongs to which plan?
Correct Answer: B. Twelfth Plan
The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) adopted 'Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth' as its objective. It was the final plan before the shift to the NITI Aayog system. This plan emphasized environmental sustainability alongside economic growth.