NITI Aayog & Planning — Set 12
Economy Advanced · नीति आयोग और नियोजन · Questions 111–120 of 120
NITI Aayog's 'Index for Agriculture and Allied Sectors' does NOT measure:
Correct Answer: D. Import of agricultural goods
NITI Aayog's Agriculture Performance Index measures parameters like agricultural productivity, irrigation coverage, farm mechanization, and crop diversification. It does NOT primarily measure imports of agricultural goods, which are tracked by trade statistics. The index helps rank states on their agricultural performance and identify best practices. States like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have shown significant improvement in agriculture rankings.
The 'Nehruvian model' of planning is associated with all EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D. Free market and deregulation
The 'Nehruvian model' of planning is associated with public sector-led growth, heavy industry focus (Mahalanobis model), import substitution, central planning, and mixed economy — NOT free market and deregulation. Deregulation and free market policies were associated with the post-1991 reforms under Manmohan Singh and subsequent governments. The Nehruvian model dominated Indian economic policy from 1950 to 1991, with only minor liberalization under Rajiv Gandhi in the mid-1980s.
NITI Aayog's 'Working Group on Gig Economy' made recommendations on:
Correct Answer: B. Social security for gig workers
NITI Aayog's working group on the Gig Economy made recommendations on social security and welfare for gig workers and platform workers. These recommendations influenced the Code on Social Security 2020, which extended social security provisions to gig and platform workers for the first time. NITI Aayog also published 'India's Booming Gig and Platform Economy' report in 2022, estimating India had 77 lakh gig workers with potential to grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30.
The 'Viksit Bharat' vision aims for India to be a developed nation by which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2047
The Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision aims for India to become a developed nation by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of India's independence. Prime Minister Modi launched this vision and NITI Aayog is coordinating the preparation of a detailed blueprint. The vision targets India to be among the top 3 economies globally, with high per capita income and human development indicators comparable to developed nations.
Who chairs the NITI Aayog's Governing Council meetings?
Correct Answer: B. Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India chairs the NITI Aayog's Governing Council meetings. The Governing Council is the apex forum that includes all Chief Ministers and LG/Administrators of UTs. The PM's chairing ensures high-level political commitment to cooperative federalism. Governing Council meetings are held periodically to discuss national priorities, review progress, and align state and Union government efforts.
The 'National Development Council' (NDC) was dissolved when:
Correct Answer: C. Technically not dissolved but no longer convened since 2015
The National Development Council (NDC) was technically NOT formally dissolved, but has not been convened since the dissolution of the Planning Commission in January 2015. The NDC was constituted in 1952 as the apex body linking the Centre and states in planning. NITI Aayog's Governing Council now serves as its functional equivalent. The last NDC meeting was held in December 2012 to approve the Twelfth Five Year Plan.
India's planning shifted from 'directive' to 'indicative' planning primarily due to:
Correct Answer: C. The 1991 economic reforms and liberalization
India's planning shifted from 'directive' to 'indicative' planning primarily due to the 1991 economic reforms and liberalization. With the end of the License-Permit-Quota Raj and the opening up of the economy, the government could no longer direct private sector investment. Indicative planning sets targets and creates enabling conditions while leaving investment decisions to the private sector. The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97) was the first fully indicative plan.
NITI Aayog's 'National Multidimensional Poverty Index' uses which dimensions?
Correct Answer: B. Health, Education, Standard of Living
India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), released by NITI Aayog, uses three dimensions: Health, Education, and Standard of Living. These dimensions are measured using 12 indicators including nutrition, child mortality, years of schooling, school attendance, cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets, and bank accounts. The MPI framework is aligned with the global MPI developed by UNDP and OPHI.
The NITI Aayog was established to promote 'Bottom-Up' planning. This refers to:
Correct Answer: A. Plans starting from village/district level
'Bottom-Up' planning promoted by NITI Aayog refers to plans and ideas starting from the village and district level rather than being directed from the Centre. NITI Aayog encourages states, districts, and local bodies to identify their development priorities. The Aspirational Districts Programme exemplifies this approach by empowering district administrations. This contrasts with the top-down approach of the Planning Commission where plans were centrally designed.
The complete dissolution of the Planning Commission and establishment of NITI Aayog was formalized through:
Correct Answer: C. Cabinet Resolution dated December 31, 2014
The dissolution of the Planning Commission and establishment of NITI Aayog was formalized through a Cabinet Resolution dated December 31, 2014. No constitutional amendment or Act of Parliament was required since the Planning Commission itself was a non-statutory body created by a 1950 resolution. Prime Minister Modi announced this in his Mann Ki Baat address on December 31, 2014. NITI Aayog formally came into existence on January 1, 2015.