Socio-economic aspects - Indian Planning - Part 2
1. Match the following.i. 3rd FYP ---------- a. John Sandy and Chakravarty
ii. 4th FYP --------- b. Allen Manne and Ashok Rudra
iii. 5th FYP -------- c. Planning Commission
iv. 6th FYP --------- d. Planning Commission with emphasis on Structural change
a. ia, iib, iiic, ivd
b. ic, iib, iiia, ivd
c. ib, iic, iiia, ivd
d. ia, iic, iiid, ivb
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. ia, iib, iiic, ivd
The 3rd Five Year Plan failed to achieve the target for various internal and external reasons.
2. Match the following.i. 3rd FYP ------- a. self-reliant and self-sustained economy
ii. 4th FYP ------ b. self-reliance and growth with stability
iii. 5th FYP ----- c. self-reliance and poverty eradication
iv. 6th FYP ------ d. employment generation
a. ia, iib, iiic, ivd
b. ic, iib, iiia, ivd
c. ib, iic, iiia, ivd
d. ia, iic, iiid, ivb
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. ia, iib, iiic, ivd
The 6th FYP gave emphasis on creating more job opportunities while the 5th plan targeted poverty.
3. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The 7th FYP was based on John Miller’s model suitable for liberalized economy
ii. The 8th FYP was based on Planning Commission model that gave emphasis on human resource development.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. none
The 7th FYP was based on planning commission model suitable for liberalized economy. The 8th FYP was based on John Miller model that gave emphasis on human resource development.
4. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The 11th FYP was based on the Planning Commission model
ii. The plan main objective was faster and inclusive growth.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. both
The 11th FYP was for the period 2007-12 and achieved the growth rate of 8.1%
5. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The 12th FYP targeted the real GDP growth rate of 8%
ii. The plan aimed at generating 50 million new work opportunities in agricultural sector during the plan period.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. I only
The 12th FYP covering 2012-17 has the main objective of faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth.
6. What is the main objective of the 12th FYP?a. Faster and inclusive growth
b. Faster and sustainable growth
c. Inclusive and sustainable growth
d. Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth
The 12th FYP covering 2012-17 has the main objective of faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth.
7. Which of the following plans laid the foundation for industrialization?a. Ist FYP
b. 2nd FYP
c. 3rd FYP
d. 7th FYP
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. 2nd FYP
The 2nd FYP followed the unbalanced growth model of P C Mahalanobis that gave favor to some key industries.
8. Which of the following plans was officially announced as a failed plan?a. Ist FYP
b. 2nd FYP
c. 3rd FYP
d. 7th FYP
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. 3rd FYP
The 3rd Five Year Plan failed to achieve the target for various internal and external reasons.