planning economic development & five year plans section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following were the priority objectives of the Eighth plan?

1. Universalization of elementary education.
2. Growth and diversification of agriculture.
3. Containment of population growth.
4. Gradual privatization of most public sector undertakings.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

According to the Tenth Finance Commission the share of resources to be transferred to states from the divisible pool will be

a) 47.5%

b) 42%

c) 25%

d) 29%

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. In the 11th Five Year Plan, the growth rate of the export was always positive.
2. In the middle of the 11th Five Year Plan, the import growth was negative due to external factors.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 4

PAN card issued by the Income Tax Department can’t be used for which of the following purpose?

a) proof of registered tax payer

b) proof of identity

c) proof of address

d) proof of date of birth

Question : 5

Consider the following schemes:

1. Scheme for Backward districts
2. Special Plan for K.B.K. districts of Orissa
3. Special Scheme for Bihar

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 6

Which among the following is not correct with regard to Sampoorna Garmeena Rozgar Yojana?

1. The cash component of the programme is borne exclusively by the Central Government.
2. Foodgrains are provided free of costs to the States/Union Territories.

a) 1 only

b) Both1 and 2

c) 2 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2