Five Year Plans — Set 3
Economics · पंचवर्षीय योजनाएं · Questions 21–30 of 100
The 'Sarvodaya Plan' was drafted by whom in 1950?
Correct Answer: B. Jayaprakash Narayan
Jayaprakash Narayan drafted the Sarvodaya Plan based on the principles of Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave. It emphasized small-scale industries and the importance of agriculture and village-level self-sufficiency. The plan rejected centralized planning in favor of decentralized development.
Which Five Year Plan period was most severely affected by the 1962 China War and 1965 Pakistan War?
Correct Answer: C. Third Plan
The Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966) was significantly disrupted by two major wars and a severe drought. Consequently, the plan failed to meet its growth target and led to an economic crisis. It was considered the most unsuccessful plan among the initial five-year periods.
The 'Twenty Point Programme' was first launched during which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Fifth Plan
The Twenty Point Programme was launched in 1975 during the Fifth Five Year Plan. It aimed to improve the quality of life of the poor and under-privileged through specific socio-economic goals. The program has been restructured several times since its inception.
Which Five Year Plan was terminated a year early due to a change in government?
Correct Answer: C. Fifth Plan
The Fifth Five Year Plan was terminated in 1978, one year before its scheduled end, by the incoming Janata Party government. The government replaced it with the Rolling Plan. However, the original schedule for the Fifth Plan was 1974 to 1979.
The strategy of 'People’s Plan' (1945) was proposed by?
Correct Answer: B. M. N. Roy
The People's Plan was drafted by M. N. Roy on behalf of the Indian Federation of Labour. It focused on agriculture and basic consumer goods industries to meet the needs of the common man. It was based on Marxist principles and advocated for the nationalization of land.
In which plan was the 'Durgapur, Bhilai and Rourkela' steel plants established?
Correct Answer: C. Second Plan
Three major steel plants at Durgapur (UK), Bhilai (USSR), and Rourkela (West Germany) were set up during the Second Five Year Plan. This was a direct outcome of the Mahalanobis strategy to build a heavy industrial base. These plants significantly increased India's steel production capacity.
The slogan 'Faster and more inclusive growth' was associated with which plan?
Correct Answer: A. Eleventh Plan
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) had the core objective of 'Faster and more inclusive growth'. It aimed to reach a growth rate of 9% and ensure that the benefits of growth reached all citizens. It emphasized education, health, and rural infrastructure.
Who among the following was the last Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission?
Correct Answer: D. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia was the last Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission before it was replaced by NITI Aayog. He served from 2004 to 2014. Under his leadership, the Eleventh and Twelfth plans were formulated.
The concept of economic planning in India was borrowed from which country?
Correct Answer: D. USSR
India borrowed the concept of centralized economic planning from the Soviet Union (USSR). Jawaharlal Nehru was greatly impressed by the Soviet success in rapid industrialization. This led to the adoption of Five Year Plans as the primary developmental tool.
The 'John Miller Model' was the basis of which Five Year Plan?
Correct Answer: D. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan was based on the Rao-Manmohan model, often associated with the John Miller approach in some economic literature. It focused on the 'indicative planning' method where the government sets targets for the private sector. It marked the transition from a command economy to a market-oriented one.