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Planning Commission of India: Composition and Functions

Planning Commission of India: Composition and Functions

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Planning Commission of India established?

  1. 1946
  2. 1950
  3. 1955
  4. 1960
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Gulzarilal Nanda
  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  4. Indira Gandhi
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main objective of the Planning Commission of India?

  1. To promote economic development in India
  2. To reduce poverty and inequality in India
  3. To create employment opportunities in India
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many Five-Year Plans were formulated by the Planning Commission of India?

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 15
  4. 20
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Five-Year Plan was known as the 'Golden Age of Planning' in India?

  1. First Five-Year Plan
  2. Second Five-Year Plan
  3. Third Five-Year Plan
  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Five-Year Plan was focused on poverty alleviation and social justice in India?

  1. Fifth Five-Year Plan
  2. Sixth Five-Year Plan
  3. Seventh Five-Year Plan
  4. Eighth Five-Year Plan
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of 'Minimum Needs Program' in India?

  1. Fourth Five-Year Plan
  2. Fifth Five-Year Plan
  3. Sixth Five-Year Plan
  4. Seventh Five-Year Plan
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Five-Year Plan emphasized on decentralization and Panchayati Raj institutions in India?

  1. Eighth Five-Year Plan
  2. Ninth Five-Year Plan
  3. Tenth Five-Year Plan
  4. Eleventh Five-Year Plan
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Five-Year Plan focused on inclusive growth and sustainable development in India?

  1. Twelfth Five-Year Plan
  2. Thirteenth Five-Year Plan
  3. Fourteenth Five-Year Plan
  4. Fifteenth Five-Year Plan
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main criticism of the Planning Commission of India?

  1. It was too centralized and bureaucratic
  2. It failed to achieve its objectives
  3. It was not transparent and accountable
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Planning Commission of India dissolved?

  1. 2014
  2. 2015
  3. 2016
  4. 2017
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What replaced the Planning Commission of India?

  1. NITI Aayog
  2. Ministry of Finance
  3. Reserve Bank of India
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of NITI Aayog?

  1. To promote sustainable development in India
  2. To reduce poverty and inequality in India
  3. To create employment opportunities in India
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in NITI Aayog?

  1. 10
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 25
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

  1. Rajiv Kumar
  2. Arvind Panagariya
  3. Bibek Debroy
  4. Ramesh Chand
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