Five Year Plans — Set 7
Economics · पंचवर्षीय योजनाएं · Questions 61–70 of 100
The 'Bharat Nirman' programme was a major component of which plan?
Correct Answer: A. Tenth Plan
Bharat Nirman was launched in 2005 during the Tenth Five Year Plan to create rural infrastructure. It focused on six areas: irrigation, roads, housing, water supply, electrification, and telephony. This mega-project aimed to unlock the economic potential of rural India.
Which plan period saw the initiation of 'Economic Liberalization' in India?
Correct Answer: B. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) began right after the historic economic liberalization of 1991. It marked the end of the 'License Raj' and shifted the government's role to a facilitator. This period saw a significant increase in foreign investment and industrial growth.
The 'Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana' (SGSY) was launched during which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Ninth Plan
SGSY was launched in 1999 during the Ninth Five Year Plan by restructuring several existing self-employment programs. It aimed to organize the rural poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This approach focused on skill development and providing access to bank credit.
Which Five Year Plan set the goal of 'Health for All' by the year 2000?
Correct Answer: B. Sixth Plan
The Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-85) adopted the goal of 'Health for All' by 2000 AD, following the Alma-Ata Declaration. It prioritized primary health care and family welfare services. This led to a large-scale expansion of health infrastructure in rural areas.
The 'National Food for Work Programme' was launched during which plan period?
Correct Answer: C. Tenth Plan
This program was launched in 2004 during the Tenth Five Year Plan in 150 most backward districts. It aimed to generate supplementary wage employment while creating productive community assets. It was later merged into the MGNREGA in 2006.
Which plan document was titled 'Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth'?
Correct Answer: A. Eleventh Plan
The Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-12) used this title to reflect its dual objective of high economic growth and social equity. It aimed to reduce the poverty ratio by 10 percentage points. The plan emphasized universalizing access to basic services like education and health.
The 'Targeted Public Distribution System' (TPDS) was introduced during which plan?
Correct Answer: B. Ninth Plan
TPDS was introduced in June 1997 during the Ninth Five Year Plan to focus on the poor. It divided the population into 'Below Poverty Line' (BPL) and 'Above Poverty Line' (APL) categories for food subsidies. This shift intended to improve the efficiency of the food security net.
The 'National Skill Development Mission' was a significant initiative of which plan?
Correct Answer: A. Eleventh Plan
The Eleventh Five Year Plan launched the National Skill Development Mission in 2008 to address the skill gap in the workforce. It aimed to create a world-class skill development system in India. The mission was part of the plan's strategy to harvest the demographic dividend.
Which Five Year Plan focused on 'Energy' as its topmost priority area?
Correct Answer: B. Seventh Plan
The Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90) gave the highest priority to the energy sector, allocating nearly 30% of the total outlay. It aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum and increase electricity generation. This focus was essential to support rapid agricultural and industrial growth.
The 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' (JSY) was introduced during which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Tenth Plan
JSY was launched in 2005 during the Tenth Five Year Plan under the National Rural Health Mission. It provides cash incentives to promote institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. The scheme has been highly successful in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality.