Practice Test

Q1) ________ is the ex-officio chairman of planning commission. Show Answer

Q2) In India economic planning started in _______. Show Answer

Q3) Economic plan means ________ use of resources. Show Answer

Q4) The Ninth Five Year plan was started in ________. Show Answer

Q5) The basic objective of economic planning in India has been to ________. Show Answer

Q6) ________ objectives are important for raising the quality of life of the people. Show Answer

Q7) One of the objectives of the 10th five year plan is to ________ the per capita income within a decade. Show Answer

Q8) During the 10th five year plan , the GDP grew at an average rate of _______p.a. making India the fastest growing economy next to China. Show Answer

Q9) The tenth five year plan started in _______. Show Answer

Q10) During the tenth five year plan, the rate of unemployment increased by almost ______%. Show Answer

Q11) The government of India appointed planning commission in ________. Show Answer

Q12) The eleventh five year plan was started in the year ________. Show Answer

Q13) ________ is responsible for formulating economic plans in India. Show Answer

Q14) There is no need of economic planning in India. Show Answer

Q15) The Ninth Five Year plan aimed at ‘Growth with Justice and Equality’. Show Answer

Q16) After framing the objectives, the central planning authority makes a comprehensive survey of the resources in the economy and the way they are being utilized. Show Answer

Q17) The tenth five year plan did not focus on agriculture at all. Show Answer

Q18) The generation of power was quite less as compared to the targets set in the five year plan. Show Answer

Q19) The tenth five year plan is the only five year plan which could meet the targets set for reduction of poverty. Show Answer

Q20) The 9th five year plan introduced the preparation of state development report. Show Answer

Q21) One of the objectives of the 11th five year plan in the reduction to gender inequality. Show Answer

Q22) In India, the planning is in charge of formulation of plans. Show Answer

Q23) Economic planning is a continuous process. Show Answer

Q24) The periodic assessment of economic plan is done every year. Show Answer

Q25) Economic planning is a time bound programme. Show Answer

Q26) First five year plan focused on development of agriculture. Show Answer

Q27) The basic aim of economic planning is to achieve rapid economic growth. Show Answer

Q28) Human development Index is the traditional parameter to measure the quality of life. Show Answer

Q29) Statements that are true about the Planning Commission:
(a) Planning Commission was established in 1950.
(b) The Prime Minister is the Ex-Officio Chairman of Planning Commission
(c) Economic planning is a time bound programme
(d) Economic planning is based on predetermined objectives.
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Q30) Statements that are incorrect regarding India’s five year plans:
(a) The main objective of first five year plan was development of agriculture
(b) Social welfare and poverty eradication were the prime objectives of the seventh five year plan
(c) By the second five year plan, focus increased on faster, inclusive growth
(d) Development of both agriculture and industry were the main objectives of the third five year plan.
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Q31) Statements related to definitions of Economic Planning:
(a) A time bound programme
(b) Non-continuous process
(c) Conscious and deliberate choice of economic priorities
(d) Making of major decisions
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Q32) Features of Economic planning:
(a) Continuous process
(b) Mobilisation of resources
(c) Does not require co-ordination
(d) Flexible in approach
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Q33) Targets of 12th Five year plan:
(a) To focus only on agricultural growth
(b) To reduce head-count ratio of poverty by 10%
(c) To increase investment in infrastructure
(d) To increase green cover by 1million hectare.
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Q34) Functions not related to NITI Aayog.
(a) Knowledge and Innovation Hub
(b) Centralised planning
(c) Decentralised planning
(d) Country’s best friend at centre
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Q35) Arrange in proper order:
Objectives of five year plan in order of preference.
(a) Removal of Poverty
(b) Development of Agriculture
(c) To give dynamism to economy
(d) Development of heavy industries
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Q36) Arrange in proper order:
Organizational framework of NITI Aayog.
(a) E-officio Members
(b) Chairperson
(c) Chief Executive Officer
(d) Vice Chairperson
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Q37) Find the odd word out:
NITI Aayog-
(a) Chairperson
(b) Ex-officio Members
(c) Vice Chairperson
(d) Vice Chancellor
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Q38) Find the odd word out:
Importance given under 12th Five year plan to increase-
(a) GDP
(b) Banking services
(c) Infant mortality
(d) Employment
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Q39) Find the odd word out:
Structure of NITI Aayog-
(a) National Development Council
(b) Governing Council
(c) Regional Council
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Q40) 1st Five year plan : Development of agriculture :: 12th Five year plan : _____ Show Answer

Q41) 1997-2002 : 9th Five year plan :: 2012-2017 : _____. Show Answer

Q42) Economic growth : To achieve GDP growth rate at 8% :: Health : _____. Show Answer

Q43) Prime Minister : Chairperson :: Members of Union Council of Minister : _____. Show Answer

Q44) Features of Economic Planning : _____ :: Target of 12th Five Year Plan : Economic growth Show Answer

Q45) _____ : 1966-1969 :: Rolling Plans : 1978-1980 Show Answer

Q46) Conscious and deliberate choice of economic priorities by some public authority. Show Answer

Q47) A group of people called forth by the government to discuss various problems and also try to find solutions to them. Show Answer

Q48) It is new framework for five years plan. Show Answer

Q49) Lecture series organized by NITI Aayog. Show Answer

Q50) A pillar of NITI Aayog. Show Answer

Q51) A body comprising Chief Ministers of all States and Governors of Union Territories. Show Answer

Q52) A team of experts and specialists in NITI Aayog. Show Answer

Q53) A function of NITI Aayog. Show Answer

Q54) Full time organizational framework of the NITI Aayog consists of _____. Show Answer

Q55) The vice-chairman of NITI-Aayog is appointed by_____. Show Answer

Q56) NITI Aayog was established on _____. Show Answer

Q57) Special Invitees in the Structure of NITI Aayog are nominated by _____. Show Answer

Q58) Since, 2015, planning commission was replaced by _____. Show Answer

Q59) The resources needed for planning are mobilized through _____. Show Answer

Q60) In India, planning is generally for a period of _____. Show Answer

Q61) The period 1990-1992 was considered as _____. Show Answer

Q62) A body formed to address specific issues is called as _____. Show Answer