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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 target for the growth of industrial production during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 8%

  2. 9%

  3. 10%

  4. 11%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The target for the growth of industrial production during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 8%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Services
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure received the second highest allocation of funds under the Seventh Five-Year Plan, reflecting the government's focus on improving the country's infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What was the target for the growth of the services sector during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 6%

  2. 7%

  3. 8%

  4. 9%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The target for the growth of the services sector during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 7%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for the growth of exports during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10%

  2. 12%

  3. 14%

  4. 16%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The target for the growth of exports during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 12%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for the growth of population during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 1.5%

  2. 1.7%

  3. 1.9%

  4. 2.1%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The target for the growth of population during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 1.7%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for the growth of per capita income during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 3.5%

  2. 4%

  3. 4.5%

  4. 5%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The target for the growth of per capita income during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 4%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Accelerated economic growth

  2. Self-reliance

  3. Social justice

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Fifth Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve accelerated economic growth, self-reliance, and social justice.

Multiple choice

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds in the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture received the highest allocation of funds in the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by industry, infrastructure, and social services.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 4.5%

  2. 5.0%

  3. 5.5%

  4. 6.0%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The target for annual economic growth rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan was 5.5%.

Multiple choice

Which industry was given priority in the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Heavy industry

  2. Light industry

  3. Consumer goods industry

  4. Export-oriented industry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Heavy industry was given priority in the Fifth Five-Year Plan, as it was seen as essential for the development of the country's infrastructure and industrial base.

Multiple choice

What was the main objective of the Minimum Needs Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To provide basic amenities to the rural population

  2. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  3. To improve the quality of life in rural areas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Minimum Needs Programme aimed to provide basic amenities such as drinking water, sanitation, housing, education, and healthcare to the rural population, create employment opportunities in rural areas, and improve the quality of life in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What was the main objective of the New 20-Point Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To reduce poverty

  2. To create employment opportunities

  3. To improve the quality of life of the poor

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The New 20-Point Programme aimed to reduce poverty, create employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life of the poor.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the National Housing Policy 2015 for the construction of affordable housing units?

  1. 20 million units by 2022

  2. 30 million units by 2025

  3. 40 million units by 2030

  4. 50 million units by 2035
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Housing Policy 2015 set a target of constructing 20 million affordable housing units by the year 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme for the construction of new rental housing units?

  1. 1 million units by 2022

  2. 2 million units by 2025

  3. 3 million units by 2030

  4. 4 million units by 2035
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Affordable Rental Housing Scheme set a target of constructing 2 million new rental housing units by the year 2025.

Multiple choice

Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of "garibi hatao" (eradication of poverty) as its primary goal?

  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 "garibi hatao" as its primary goal.