planning economic development & five year plans section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following areas has been excluded, by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, from the ambit of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities?

a) contributions made ‘directly or indirectly’ to any political party.

b) promoting preventive health care and sanitation.

c) livelihood enhancement and rural development projects.

d) making safe drinking water available would be considered as CSR activities.

Question : 2

‘Inclusive growth’ is a phrase used in India’s

1. 9th Plan
2. 10th Plan
3. 11th Plan
4. 12th Plan

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) Only 4

Question : 3

Consider the following prerequisites for planning. It is

1. For balanced socio-economic development.
2. For extending the benefits of development in an even manner.
3. For focusing on removal of regional disparities.
4. For maximising the utilisation of available resources of these.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

b) Only 1 and 2 are correct

c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct

d) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Question : 4

The slogan of ‘poverty abolition’ was given in which Five Year Plan?

a) Fifth plan

b) Fourth plan

c) Second plan

d) Sixth plan

Question : 5

In the context of India’s Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of Industrialisation, with lower infrastructure begins in

a) Tenth Plan

b) Fourth Plan

c) Eighth Plan

d) Sixth Plan

Question : 6

Consider the following statements regarding Indian planning.

1. The second five year plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries.
2. The third five year plan aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrains and increase agricultural production to meet the requirements of industry and exports.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2