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Question 321. Consider the following statements:

The Ninth Five Year Plan was launched in the 50th year of India’s independence.

For the 1st time in the Indian Economy, the GDP growth rate of the Ninth Five Year plan was set at 7%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only
1 and 2 both
1 only
None

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 1 and 2 both
Answer: (b)
The ninth five-year plan was launched in the 50th year of India’s independence.
Under the plan, for the 1st time in the Indian Economy, the GDP growth rate was set at 7%.

Question 322. ‘Inclusive growth’ is a phrase used in India’s

9th Plan
10th Plan
11th Plan
12th Plan

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
Only 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 3 and 4
Answer: (b)Inclusive growth is a phrase used in India for 11th (2007-2012) and 12th (2012-2017) Five year plans.

Question 323. Consider the following prerequisites for planning. It is

For balanced socio-economic development.

For extending the benefits of development in an even manner.

For focusing on removal of regional disparities.

For maximising the utilisation of available resources of these.

1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer: (a)

Question 324. Bharat Nirman Scheme of the UPA Government does not include?

Rural Electrification
Irrigation Benefit Programme
Rural Water Supply Project
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Answer: (d)
Bharat Nirman is a business plan for creating basic rural infrastructure.
It comprises projects on
irrigation,
roads (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana),
housing (Indira Awaas Yojana),
water supply (National Rural Drinking Water Programme),
electrification (Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana) and
telecommunication connectivity.
It does not include Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Question 325. Match the following plans and programmes,
List I
List II
(Plan)
(Programmes)
a. 1st plan
1. Rapid Industrialisation
b. 2nd plan
2. Community Development
c. 3rd plan
3. Expansion of basic industries
d. 4th plan
4. Minimum Needs programme
e. 5th plan
5. Achievement of self-reliance and growth with stability
Select the correct answer from the codes below. Code (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

2 1 3 5 4
1 2 3 4 5
2 1 3 4 5
2 1 4 5 3

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 2 1 3 5 4
Answer: (a)

Question 326. Which Five-Year Plan had an objective of “Rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on development of basic and heavy industries” ?

Second
First
Fourth
Third

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Second
Answer: (a)The Second Five Year Plan’s broad objective was establishment of a socialistic pattern of society. It aimed at rebuilding rural India, development of basic and heavy industries and enlarging scope of public sector.

Question 327. Which plan among the following declared its objective of selfreliance and zero net foreign aid?

Fifth Five Year Plan
Second Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Third Five Year Plan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Fourth Five Year Plan
Answer: (c)

Question 328. Consider the following components of the PURA model of economic development :

Facilitating road connectivity in villages.

Enhancement of electricity in rural areas.

Establishment of cybercafes in villages.

Construction of hospitals in rural areas.

Which of the components given above is/are the major connectivity formulated by the PURA model?

1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) is a strategic plan for rural development in India. This concept was given by former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
PURA proposes that urban infrastructure and services be provided in rural hubs to create economic opportunities outside of cities. Physical connectivity by providing roads, electronic connectivity by providing communication network, and knowledge connectivity by establishing professional and technical institutions.
All the given statements are the components of the PURA model of economic development.

Question 329. Planning was considered a prerequisite :

For balanced socio-economic development
For extending the benefits of development in an even manner.
For focussing on removal of regional disparities
For maximizing the utilization of available resources

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :Codes :

1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1 and 2
All the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All the above
Answer: (d)Planning was considered for balanced socioeconomic development to focus on removal of regional disparities and maximizing the utilization of available resources.

Question 330. Which one among the following statements regarding the Eighth five year plan in India is not correct?

It aimed at high growth of both agriculture and manufacturing sectors
The plan was postponed by two years because of political upheavals at the centre
It set before itself the two principal objectives of ‘growth with stability’ and ‘growth with justice’
Its emphasis was on growth in export and import, improvement in trade and current account deficit

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Its emphasis was on growth in export and import, improvement in trade and current account deficit
Answer: (d)