Five Year Plans — Set 8
Economics · पंचवर्षीय योजनाएं · Questions 71–80 of 100
The 'Integrated Child Development Services' (ICDS) was launched in which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Fifth Plan
ICDS was launched in 1975 during the Fifth Five Year Plan to provide food and preschool education to children under six. it is one of the world’s largest programs for early childhood development. This scheme remains a cornerstone of India's social welfare infrastructure.
Which plan is associated with the 'Minimum Needs Programme'?
Correct Answer: D. Fifth Plan
The Fifth Five Year Plan introduced the Minimum Needs Programme to provide a basic standard of living. It focused on rural health, water supply, and nutrition for the vulnerable sections. This was a major shift towards social justice in planning.
The 'Growth with Equity' concept was the main focus of which Five Year Plan?
Correct Answer: C. Sixth Plan
The Sixth Five Year Plan focused on Growth with Equity to ensure development benefits reached the poor. It initiated several anti-poverty programs to directly tackle unemployment and income inequality. This plan marked a significant move towards direct poverty alleviation strategies.
In which plan was the 'National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development' (NABARD) established?
Correct Answer: D. Sixth Plan
NABARD was established in 1982 during the Sixth Five Year Plan on the recommendations of the B. Sivaraman Committee. It acts as the apex regulatory body for regional rural banks and cooperative banks in India. Its primary goal is to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture.
Which Five Year Plan recorded the 'lowest' actual growth rate due to external factors?
Correct Answer: B. Third Plan
The Third Five Year Plan (1961-66) saw an actual growth of only 2.4% against a target of 5.6%. This failure was primarily due to the 1962 China War, the 1965 Pakistan War, and severe famine. It led to the temporary suspension of five-year planning.
The 'Command Area Development Programme' was launched in which plan?
Correct Answer: A. Fifth Plan
The Fifth Five Year Plan launched this program in 1974 to improve the utilization of irrigation potential. It focused on bridge the gap between irrigation capacity and its actual field use. This project was vital for increasing agricultural productivity in major river valleys.
Which Five Year Plan is also known as the 'Industrial Plan'?
Correct Answer: B. Second Plan
The Second Five Year Plan is commonly called the Industrial Plan because of its heavy focus on basic and heavy industries. It followed the P.C. Mahalanobis model of state-led industrialization. This plan laid the industrial foundation of modern India.
The 'LPG' reforms (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization) were formally adopted during which plan?
Correct Answer: C. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) formally incorporated the LPG reforms initiated in 1991. It marked a major departure from the centralized planning model towards a market-driven economy. This plan successfully stabilized the Indian economy after the 1990 crisis.
The '20-Point Programme' was introduced in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1975
The 20-Point Programme was first introduced in 1975 during the Fifth Five Year Plan. It aimed at improving the standard of living of the poorest citizens through targeted socio-economic goals. The program focused on areas like poverty, education, and health.
Which Five Year Plan focused on 'Employment, Education and Public Health'?
Correct Answer: B. Eighth Plan
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) gave high priority to human resource development through education and health. It recognized that a healthy and educated workforce is essential for sustained economic growth. This plan was a success in terms of both growth and social indicators.