Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-74)
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-74) of India.
Questions
When was the Fourth Five-Year Plan implemented?
- 1964-1969
- 1969-1974
- 1974-1979
- 1979-1984
What was the main objective of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- To achieve self-sufficiency in food production
- To promote industrial growth
- To reduce poverty and unemployment
- To improve infrastructure
Which sector received the highest allocation of funds under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Social services
What was the growth rate of the Indian economy during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- 3.5%
- 4.5%
- 5.5%
- 6.5%
Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Green Revolution
- Operation Flood
- Nationalization of banks
- Abolition of privy purses
What was the main reason for the failure of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Drought
- Oil crisis
- Political instability
- All of the above
Which of the following was not a major policy initiative of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Green Revolution
- Operation Flood
- Nationalization of banks
- Land reforms
What was the target for foodgrain production under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- 100 million tonnes
- 110 million tonnes
- 120 million tonnes
- 130 million tonnes
Which of the following was not a major industry that received attention under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Steel
- Cement
- Fertilizers
- Textiles
What was the target for electricity generation under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- 20,000 MW
- 25,000 MW
- 30,000 MW
- 35,000 MW
Which of the following was not a major infrastructure project undertaken during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Bhakra Nangal Dam
- Hirakud Dam
- Farakka Barrage
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
What was the target for social welfare expenditure under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- 20% of total expenditure
- 25% of total expenditure
- 30% of total expenditure
- 35% of total expenditure
Which of the following was not a major social welfare program launched during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?
- Old Age Pension Scheme
- National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
- Mid-Day Meal Scheme
What was the impact of the Fourth Five-Year Plan on poverty in India?
- Poverty declined significantly
- Poverty remained unchanged
- Poverty increased slightly
- Poverty increased significantly
What was the impact of the Fourth Five-Year Plan on unemployment in India?
- Unemployment declined significantly
- Unemployment remained unchanged
- Unemployment increased slightly
- Unemployment increased significantly