planning economic development & five year plans section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below –

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 4 1 2

d) 1 2 4 3

Question : 2

Which of the following is/are not features of the Digital India programme initiated by the Government recently:

1. Broadband connectivity at village level
2. improved access to services through IT-enabled platforms
3. increased indigenous production of IT hardware and software for exports and improved domestic availability
4. supply of computers free of cost to rural youths above 21 years in selected districts

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 4 only

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Question : 3

Chronic unemployment is measured using:

a) CWS data

b) US data

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) None of the two

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding Indian planning:

1. The Discount and Finance House of India was set up in 1990.
2. The Discount and Finance House of India is a subsidiary of RBI.
3. DFHI deals with financing long-term loans.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning.

1. The Second Five Year Plan emphasised on the establishment of heavy industries.
2. The Third Five Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialisation.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Only 1

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Only 2

Question : 6

Inclusive growth would necessitate :

a) Revival of agriculture

b) Increase availability of social services such as education and health.

c) Development of infrastructural facilities

d) All the above.