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1. Which Five-Year Plan in India was primarily focused on rapid industrialization, especially in the heavy industries sector?

a) First Five-Year Plan

b) Second Five-Year Plan

c) Third Five-Year Plan

d) Fourth Five-Year Plan

Answer: (b) Second Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) aimed at rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries like steel, machinery, and chemicals. It was based on the Mahalanobis model, which emphasized the development of capital goods industries to build a strong industrial base for India.

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2. The concept of "Garibi Hatao" (Eradicate Poverty) was introduced during which Five-Year Plan?

a) Fourth Five-Year Plan

b) Fifth Five-Year Plan

c) Sixth Five-Year Plan

d) Seventh Five-Year Plan

Answer: (b) Fifth Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) was launched with the slogan "Garibi Hatao" (Eradicate Poverty) by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It focused on poverty alleviation and achieving self-reliance in key sectors.

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3. Which Five-Year Plan witnessed the introduction of the Green Revolution in India?

a) First Five-Year Plan

b) Second Five-Year Plan

c) Third Five-Year Plan

d) Fourth Five-Year Plan

Answer: (c) Third Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) saw the introduction of the Green Revolution, which aimed to boost agricultural productivity using high-yielding variety seeds, fertilizers, and improved irrigation techniques.

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4. The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog during which year?

a) 2012

b) 2014

c) 2015

d) 2016

Answer: (c) 2015

Explanation:

The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) on January 1, 2015, shifting from centralized planning to a cooperative federalism model under the Modi government.

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5. Which Five-Year Plan had the objective of "Growth with Social Justice"?

a) Sixth Five-Year Plan

b) Seventh Five-Year Plan

c) Eighth Five-Year Plan

d) Ninth Five-Year Plan

Answer: (a) Sixth Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985) emphasized "Growth with Social Justice," aiming to reduce poverty and inequality while promoting economic development.

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6. The First Five-Year Plan in India was based on which model?

a) Harrod-Domar Model

b) Mahalanobis Model

c) Solow Model

d) Keynesian Model

Answer: (a) Harrod-Domar Model

Explanation:

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) was based on the Harrod-Domar Model, which focused on increasing investment to drive economic growth, particularly in agriculture and infrastructure.

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7. Which Five-Year Plan was terminated one year before its scheduled completion due to political instability?

a) Third Five-Year Plan

b) Fourth Five-Year Plan

c) Fifth Five-Year Plan

d) Sixth Five-Year Plan

Answer: (c) Fifth Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) was terminated in 1978 due to political instability, including the emergency period and a change in government, leading to the introduction of a new plan.

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8. The emphasis on "Self-Reliance" was a key feature of which Five-Year Plan?

a) Second Five-Year Plan

b) Third Five-Year Plan

c) Fourth Five-Year Plan

d) Fifth Five-Year Plan

Answer: (d) Fifth Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) emphasized self-reliance alongside poverty eradication, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign aid and imports through domestic resource mobilization.

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9. Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of "Rolling Plan"?

a) Fourth Five-Year Plan

b) Fifth Five-Year Plan

c) Sixth Five-Year Plan

d) Seventh Five-Year Plan

Answer: (c) Sixth Five-Year Plan

Explanation:

The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985) introduced the "Rolling Plan" concept, allowing annual plans to be adjusted based on economic performance and changing priorities, providing flexibility over the fixed five-year framework.

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10. The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) aimed at achieving which of the following?

a) Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth

b) Rapid Industrialization

c) Agricultural Development

d) Poverty Alleviation

Answer: (a) Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth

Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) aimed for "Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth," focusing on infrastructure, education, health, and environmental sustainability to ensure broad-based economic development.

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