ECONOMY MCQS SET 81

ECONOMY MCQS SET 81

801) Model towns were created in India in the 1950s with the object of
A) providing urban planning skills to local governments
B) creating housing at affordable rates
C) paving the way for all inclusive growth
D) providing housing for those displaced during partition and be an example of good town planning
Correct Answer: providing housing for those displaced during partition and be an example of good town planning
   
802) Consider the following statements
1. The Fourth Five Year Plan period is from 1966-71.
2. The Fourth Five Year Plan sought to raise the standard of living through programmes designed to promote equality and social Justice.
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
Correct Answer: Only 2
   
803) Which one among the following statements about the globalisation is not correct?
A) Advocates of the globalisation argue that it will result in greater economic growth.
B) Critics of the globalisation argue that it will result in greater economic disparity.
C) Advocates of the globalisation argue 'that it will result in culture homogenisation.
D) Critics of the globalisation argue that it will result in culture homogenisation.
Correct Answer: Advocates of the globalisation argue 'that it will result in culture homogenisation.
  
804) Which one among the following plans adopted the policy for the universalisation of elementary education in India?
A) Sixth Plan
B) Eighth Plan
C) Ninth Plan
D) Eleventh Plan
Correct Answer: Eleventh Plan
   
805) The main objective of the Twelfth Five Year Plan is
A) inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
B) inclusive and sustainable growth.
C) sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.
D) faster and sustainable and more inclusive growth.
Correct Answer: faster and sustainable and more inclusive growth.

806) Which one of the following economists imposed the LPG model of economic development in India?
A) Dr C Rangarajan
B) Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia
C) Dr Amartya Sen
D) Dr Manmohan Singh
Correct Answer: Dr Manmohan Singh
   
807) With reference to union budget, which of the following is/are covered under non-plan expenditure?
1. Defence expenditure
2. Interest payments
3. Salaries and pensions
4. Subsidies
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) Only 1
B) 2 and 3
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) None of these
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
   
808) From which one of the following enshrined in the Constitution, the Planning of India derives its objectives and social premises? .
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Directive Principles of State Policy
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
   
809) In which of the following Five Year Plan, the High Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP) was started in India?
A) First Five Year Plan
B) Second Five Year Plan
C) Third Five Year Plan
D) Fourth Five Year Plan
Correct Answer: Third Five Year Plan
   
810) Which one of the Five Year Plans had a high priority to bring inflation under control and to achieve stability in the economic situation?
A) Fourth Plan (1969 74)
B) Fifth Plan (1974 79)
C) Sixth Plan (1980 85)
D) Seventh Plan (1985 90)
Correct Answer: Fifth Plan (1974 79)