Five Year Plans — Set 6
Economics · पंचवर्षीय योजनाएं · Questions 51–60 of 100
The 'Integrated Wasteland Development Programme' was a focus during which plan?
Correct Answer: B. Eighth Plan
This programme was significantly expanded during the Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) to tackle land degradation. It aimed at restoring ecological balance and providing sustainable livelihoods to rural populations. The plan emphasized watershed management as a primary tool.
The 'Vishwa Bharati' (Global University) spirit in education was promoted in which plan?
Correct Answer: D. First Plan
The First Five Year Plan highlighted the importance of universities like Vishwa Bharati in building national character and cultural synthesis. It allocated specific grants for the development of higher education institutions. This plan laid the foundation for the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The 'Command Area Development Programme' (CADP) was started in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1974
CADP was launched in 1974 during the Fourth/Fifth Plan transition to optimize the utilization of irrigation potential created. It focused on bridge the gap between irrigation potential created and its actual use. It was a major step towards scientific water management in agriculture.
Which Five Year Plan emphasized the 'Modernization of Industry' as its key component?
Correct Answer: A. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) prioritized the modernization and structural transformation of Indian industry. It coincided with the removal of industrial licensing and opening up of the economy. This shift was necessary to make Indian products competitive in the global market.
During which plan was the 'National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas' (NWDPRA) launched?
Correct Answer: B. Seventh Plan
NWDPRA was launched in the mid-1980s during the Seventh Five Year Plan to stabilize agricultural production in rainfed areas. It used a holistic approach to manage natural resources like soil and water. The project aimed at increasing the productivity of dryland farming.
The 'Jawahar Rozgar Yojana' (JRY) was started in 1989 by merging which two schemes?
Correct Answer: B. NREP and RLEGP
JRY was launched during the Seventh Plan by merging the National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) and the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP). It was a major wage employment program implemented through village panchayats. Its goal was to create durable community assets and provide livelihoods.
Which plan used the 'Commodity Balance' approach for the first time?
Correct Answer: B. Third Plan
The Third Five Year Plan introduced the 'commodity balance' method to match the demand and supply of critical goods. It aimed to prevent bottlenecks in the production process of essential commodities. This required detailed sectoral planning and coordination.
The 'Kudumbashree' poverty eradication mission was a notable case study during which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Tenth Plan
Kudumbashree, the women empowerment and poverty eradication program of Kerala, gained national prominence during the Tenth Five Year Plan. It was cited as a model for community-based planning and microfinance. The plan emphasized replicating such successful local initiatives nationwide.
The target to reduce 'Gender Gaps in literacy' by 50% was set in which plan?
Correct Answer: A. Tenth Plan
The Tenth Five Year Plan set a target to reduce gender gaps in literacy and wage rates by at least 50% by 2007. It recognized that gender inequality was a major barrier to inclusive development. The plan promoted girl-child education through various incentive schemes.
Which Five Year Plan is associated with the 'Indira Awaas Yojana' (IAY)?
Correct Answer: B. Seventh Plan
IAY was launched as a sub-scheme of RLEGP in 1985 during the Seventh Five Year Plan. It provided financial assistance to the rural poor for constructing houses. It later became an independent scheme in 1996 and has been renamed as PMAY-G.