ECONOMY MCQS SET 77

ECONOMY MCQS SET 77

761) Which of the following are associated with planning in India?
1. the finance Commission
2. the National Development Council
3. the Union Ministry at rural development
4. the Union Ministry at urban development
5. the Parliament
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1, 2 and 5
B) 1, 3 and 4
C) 2 and 5
D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer:  2 and 5
   
762) In the post independence period, economic reform were first introduced in India under
A) Janata Party Government (1977)
B) Indira Gandhi Government (1980)
C) Rajiv Gandhi Government (1985)
D) PV Narsimha Rao Government (1990)
Answer:  PV Narsimha Rao Government (1990)
   
763) Consider the following statements about Indian Economy
1. During 11th Five Year Plan, the food-grain production is steadily increased.
2. During 11th Five Year Plan, the average inflation on the Wholesale Price Index is above 10%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Neither 1 nor 2
   
764) Which Five Year Plan had an objective of Rapid industrialisation with particular emphasis on development of basic and heavy industries?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer:  Second
   
765) Under which plan did the government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to green revolution in India?
A) Second Five Year Plan
B) Third Five Year Plan
C) Fourth Five Year Plan
D) Sixth Five Year Plan
Answer:  Third Five Year Plan

766) Consider the following statements
1. MNREGA was launched in the 11th Five Year Plan.
2. Indira Awas Yojana was launched in the 9th Five Year Plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Only 2
   
767) In India, the concept of 'minimum needs' and directed anti-poverty programmes were the innovation of
A) Fourth Five Year Plan
B) Fifth Five Year Plan
C) Sixth Five Year Plan
D) Seventh Five Year Plan
Answer:  Fifth Five Year Plan
   
768) The Rolling plan concept in Nation Planning was introduced by
A) Indira Gandhi Government
B) The National Front Government
C) The Janata Party Government
D) Rajiv Gandhi Government
Answer:  The Janata Party Government
   
769) Consider the following statements
1. In the 11th Five Year Plan, the growth rate of the agricultural sector was above 4%.
2. In the 11th Five Year Plan, the agricultural sector contributed more than 25% in the overall GDP of the India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:  Neither 1 nor 2
   
770) In recent plans, certain words / phrases were used in the title of the plan along with 'growth'. They are
1. Inclusive
2. Faster
3. More inclusive
4. Sustainable
5. More sustainable
Which combination is true at the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17)
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1, 4 and 5
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2 and 4
Answer:  2, 3 and 4