planning economic development & five year plans section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following two statements and answer the question–

1. The rural poverty alleviation programme will henceforth run on mission mode.
2. National Rural Livelihood Mission is a centrally sponsored programme implemented by the states.

a) Only II is correct

b) Both I and II are correct

c) Only I is correct

d) None is correct

Question : 2

How many part-time members are there in Niti Aayog?

a) 6

b) 5

c) 3

d) 2

Question : 3

The Plan Holiday refers to the period

a) 1978-80

b) 1955-68

c) 1966-69

d) 1965-68

Question : 4

In context of ‘Indira Awaas Yojana’, consider the following statements:

1. Indira Awaas Yojana seeks to provide shelter to rural BPL households.
2. Allotment under this housing scheme is made only in the name of the female member of the household.

a) Only1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 5

Which Five Year Plan operated in India during April 1992 - March 1997?

a) Rolling Plan

b) Sixth Plan

c) Eighth Plan

d) Seventh Plan

Question : 6

Which one of the following is the objective of the National Watershed Development Project for rainfed areas of India?

a) Integrated watershed management

b) Sustainable farming systems

c) Reclamation of forest area

d) Both (a) and (b)