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Indian Five-Year Plans

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Indian Five Year Plans form a critical component of Indian economic history, detailing objectives like poverty alleviation and industrial growth. Questions target specific timelines, agricultural targets, and industrial policies established across various plan periods. This topic is a staple in civil services and state preliminary examinations.

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Indian Five-Year Plans Questions

Multiple choice

What was the primary objective of the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Accelerated industrial growth

  2. Green Revolution

  3. Poverty alleviation

  4. Export promotion
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Explanation

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) focused on accelerated industrial growth, aiming to build a strong industrial base for the economy.

Multiple choice

Which Five-Year Plan period witnessed the highest rate of economic growth in India?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) achieved the highest rate of economic growth in India, driven by investments in heavy industries and infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What was the primary reason for the failure of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Drought and natural calamities

  2. Foreign exchange crisis

  3. Political instability

  4. Lack of skilled labor
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) faced a severe foreign exchange crisis, limiting the import of essential goods and machinery.

Multiple choice

Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of 'Socialist Pattern of Society'?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) introduced the concept of 'Socialist Pattern of Society', aiming to reduce economic inequalities and promote social justice.

Multiple choice

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

  1. To achieve inclusive growth and reduce poverty

  2. To accelerate economic growth and create jobs

  3. To improve infrastructure and social services

  4. To promote sustainable development and protect the environment
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Explanation

The Eleventh Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve inclusive growth and reduce poverty by focusing on sectors such as agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What was the target for economic growth during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 8.5%

  2. 9.0%

  3. 9.5%

  4. 10.0%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The target for economic growth during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 9.0%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Agriculture and allied activities

  2. Industry and mining

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure received the highest allocation of funds under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, with a share of 28.3%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for poverty reduction during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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Explanation

The target for poverty reduction during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 10%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for literacy rate during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 75%

  2. 80%

  3. 85%

  4. 90%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The target for literacy rate during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 85%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for infant mortality rate during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 30 per 1,000 live births

  2. 40 per 1,000 live births

  3. 50 per 1,000 live births

  4. 60 per 1,000 live births
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Explanation

The target for infant mortality rate during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 30 per 1,000 live births.

Multiple choice

What was the target for access to electricity during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 90%

  2. 95%

  3. 100%

  4. 105%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The target for access to electricity during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 100%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for forest cover during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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Explanation

The target for forest cover during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 33%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for agricultural growth during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 2%

  2. 3%

  3. 4%

  4. 5%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The target for agricultural growth during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was 4%.

Multiple choice

What is the NDLI's target for the number of resources by 2025?

  1. 10 million

  2. 15 million

  3. 20 million

  4. 25 million
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The NDLI's target is to have 20 million resources by 2025.

Multiple choice

Which five-year plan was launched in 1951 with the primary objective of poverty alleviation and social welfare?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan
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Explanation

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) was the first of a series of five-year plans launched by the Government of India with the primary objective of poverty alleviation and social welfare.