Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-79)
Test your knowledge on the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-79) of India.
Questions
What was the main objective of the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Accelerated economic growth
- Self-reliance
- Social justice
- All of the above
Which sector received the highest allocation of funds in the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Social services
What was the target for annual economic growth rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- 4.5%
- 5.0%
- 5.5%
- 6.0%
Which industry was given priority in the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Heavy industry
- Light industry
- Consumer goods industry
- Export-oriented industry
What was the main objective of the Minimum Needs Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- To provide basic amenities to the rural population
- To create employment opportunities in rural areas
- To improve the quality of life in rural areas
- All of the above
Which state achieved the highest growth rate in agricultural production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
What was the main objective of the Operation Flood programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- To increase milk production in the country
- To improve the quality of milk and milk products
- To create a network of milk cooperatives
- All of the above
Which state achieved the highest growth rate in industrial production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
What was the main objective of the New 20-Point Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- To reduce poverty
- To create employment opportunities
- To improve the quality of life of the poor
- All of the above
Which state achieved the highest growth rate in per capita income during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
What was the main objective of the Antyodaya programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- To provide financial assistance to the poorest of the poor
- To create employment opportunities for the poorest of the poor
- To improve the quality of life of the poorest of the poor
- All of the above
Which state achieved the highest growth rate in literacy rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
What was the main objective of the Integrated Rural Development Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- To provide financial assistance to the rural poor
- To create employment opportunities in rural areas
- To improve the quality of life in rural areas
- All of the above
Which state achieved the highest growth rate in life expectancy during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
- Punjab