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11th Five Year Plan's main objective is __________.

  1. development

  2. growth

  3. inclusive growth

  4. industrial growth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The duration of the 11th Five Year Plan was from the year 2007 to 2012. The prime objective of this Five Year Plan was to head forward towards faster and inclusive growth. It was the first time our country would be finally emerging into the front ranks of fast-growing developing countries.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Planning aims at _________ utilization of country's resources.

  1. optimum

  2. minimum

  3. standard

  4. high


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process of planning tends to provide the information needed by the top management to make effective decisions. In this way, this level of management is able to allocate the resources in a way that would enable the organization to reach its aims & objectives. Moreover, productivity is maximized and there is optimum utilization of resources. Hence, it leads to both effectiveness and efficiency in operations.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Planning in India is a ________.

  1. perspective

  2. corrective

  3. total

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perspective planning refers to a blueprint consisting of the objectives and targets of long-run growth. A perspective plan is not just a plan. It is aimed to attain certain objectives and targets. Also, it is divided into certain smaller plans. In India, the planning is perspective.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Economic planning aims at accelerating the growth rate of the economy.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic planning refers to a mechanism which is focused on the allocation of resources in an efficient manner. Also, it aids us to achieve consistency among different economic objectives. Hence, it aims at accelerating the growth rate of the economy.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

__________ is the Ex-officio chairman of planning commission.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Finance Minister

  4. President


Correct Option: A
Explanation:


The Planning Commission of India is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body, which was responsible to formulate India’s five years plans for social and economic development in India. Prime minister of India is the Ex-officio chairman of the planning commission. It was established on 15 March, 1950 in accordance with article 39 of the constitution which is a part of directive principles of state policy.

State whether the following statements are True or False.
President is the ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prime minister of India is the Ex-officio chairman of the planning commission. It was established on 15 March, 1950 in accordance with article 39 of the constitution which is a part of directive principles of state policy. The Planning Commission of India is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body, which was responsible to formulate India’s five years plans for social and economic development in India. 

State whether the following statements are True or False.
There is no need of economic planning in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

The term budget is derived from the ________ word Bougette.

  1. Latin

  2. French

  3. German

  4. Greek


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word budget has been derived from a French word Bougette. This word Bougette means 'little bag.' Furthermore, this word turned up in English in the fifteenth century, after having travelled through the French Bougette. Furthermore, after years of development, the budget was started getting prepared for every single country.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

The budget is presented by the _______ before the parliament. 

  1. Prime minister

  2. Home minister

  3. Chief minister

  4. Finance minister


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Union Budget of India is known as the annual budget of the Republic of India. The Finance Minister of India presents this budget before the Parliament before the commencement of new financial year. This is done so it can be discussed and passed by the respective Houses of the Parliament.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

The Chairman of Planning Commission in India is generally the _____ of India.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Governor of RBI

  3. Finance Minister

  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chairman of Planning Commission in India is generally the Prime Minister of India. The Planning Commission helped to formulate the five-year plan. This institution of Government is established in the year of 1950.