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Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-85)

The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-85) was a period of significant economic growth and development in India. The plan focused on achieving self-sufficiency in food production, increasing industrial output, and improving the standard of living for the Indian people. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Sixth Five-Year Plan.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main objective of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To achieve self-sufficiency in food production
  2. To increase industrial output
  3. To improve the standard of living for the Indian people
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds under the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Industry
  3. Infrastructure
  4. Social services
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for annual economic growth rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 5.2%
  2. 5.5%
  3. 5.8%
  4. 6.0%
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which industry was given special emphasis during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Steel
  2. Cement
  3. Fertilizers
  4. Electronics
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for foodgrain production by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 135 million tonnes
  2. 140 million tonnes
  3. 145 million tonnes
  4. 150 million tonnes
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which program was launched during the Sixth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth?

  1. National Rural Employment Program
  2. Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program
  3. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
  4. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for literacy rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 40%
  2. 45%
  3. 50%
  4. 55%
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state achieved the highest literacy rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. West Bengal
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for infant mortality rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 100 per 1000 live births
  2. 90 per 1000 live births
  3. 80 per 1000 live births
  4. 70 per 1000 live births
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state achieved the lowest infant mortality rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. West Bengal
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for life expectancy at birth by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 55 years
  2. 60 years
  3. 65 years
  4. 70 years
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state achieved the highest life expectancy at birth during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. West Bengal
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the target for per capita income by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Rs. 2,000
  2. Rs. 2,500
  3. Rs. 3,000
  4. Rs. 3,500
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which state achieved the highest per capita income during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. West Bengal
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the overall assessment of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. It was a success
  2. It was a failure
  3. It was a mixed bag
  4. It is difficult to say
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