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Question 331. With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statement is correct?

It ensures transparency in financial administration
It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the public sector undertakings
None of the statements (A), (B) and (C) given is correct in this context
It encourage the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> None of the statements (A), (B) and (C) given is correct in this context
Answer: (c)

Question 332. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below –
List I
List II
A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
1. 1987
B. Saakshar Bharat Mission
2. 1988
C. Operation Blackboard
3. 2001
D. National Literacy Mission
4. 2009

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

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 3 4 1 2
Answer: (a)
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, 2001;
Saakshar Bharat Mission, 2009;
Operation Blackboard, 1987 and
National Literacy Mission, 1988.

Question 333. Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?

A design for the goods and services tax and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design.

A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend.

Development of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Only 1
Answer: (d)

Question 334. The ‘Bombay Plan’ drafted by GD Birla and JRD Tata emphasized:

the public sector investment in infrastructure and heavy industries
that the economy should be left to the dynamic investments by the private sector in heavy industries, etc.
that the private sector should foot the Bill for intensive and low return investments in the industrial sector.
annual planning

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> the public sector investment in infrastructure and heavy industries
Answer: (a)

Question 335. Consider the following statements :

The Ninth Five Year Plan was launched in the 50th year of India’s independence.
For the first 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
Both 1 and 2
1 only
Neither 1 nor 2

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Both 1 and 2
Answer: (b)The Ninth Five Year Plan was launched in the 50th year of India’s independence. Under the plan for the first time in the Indian Economy the GDP growth rate was set at 7%.

Question 336. Agriculture, Irrigation and Power Projects were given highest priority in which among the following plans?

Second Five Year Plan
First Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Third Five Year Plan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> First Five Year Plan
Answer: (b)

Question 337. In the context of India’s Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in

Sixth Plan
Fourth Plan
Tenth Plan
Eighth Plan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Eighth Plan
Answer: (d)It was during eighth plan period (992-97) that emphasis was put on infrastructure development.

Question 338. Which one of the following Five Years Plan of India focused on ‘Growth with Social Justice and Equity’?

Fifth Five Year Plan
Ninth Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Third Five Year Plan

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Ninth Five Year Plan
Answer: (b)

Question 339. Which one of the following is correct about the twelfth FiveYear Plan recently approved by the Indian Government?

12th Five Year Plan aims to grow GDP at the rate of 10%.
12th Five Year Plan aims to sustain the inclusive growth which is started in 11th Plan.
12th Five Year Plan of Indian Economy is from 2011 to 2016.
Both ‘b’ and ‘c’

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 12th Five Year Plan aims to sustain the inclusive growth which is started in 11th Plan.
Answer: (b)The twelfth Five Year Plan approved by the government aims to sustain the inclusive growth which is started in 11th plan. 12th Five Year Plan of Indian Economy is from 2012 to 2017 and 12th Five Year Plan aims to grow GDP at the rate of 8%.

Question 340. Consider the following statements :

The period of the 10th Five Year Plan is 2003-2008.
The 10th Five year Plan approach towardstourism signifies a distinct shift from that adopted in previous plans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?