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Question : 21

The Rolling Plan for backward countries was suggested by

a) R. Nurkse

b) W.A. Lewis

c) Gunnar Myrdal

d) A. Samuelson

Answer: (c)

The Rolling Plan for backward countries was suggested by Gunnar Myrdal. He was a Swedish Nobel Laureate, economist, sociologist, and politician.

Question : 22 [UPPCS (Mains) 2009]

In which one of the year ‘Rolling Plan’ was in operation in India?

a) 1990-91

b) 1968-69

c) 1988-89

d) 1978-79

Answer: (d)

Question : 23

Various employment programmes have been launched in India, namely, IRDP, NREP, RLEQP, FWP. They are meant to improve

a) urban employment

b) rural employment

c) educated employment

d) rural and urban employment

Answer: (d)

Question : 24 [CDS-2016-I]

Which one of the Five Year Plans had a high priority to bring inflation under control and to achieve stability in the economic situation?

a) Fifth Plan (1974-79)

b) Sixth Plan (1980-85)

c) Fourth Plan (1969-74)

d) Seventh Plan (1985-90)

Answer: (a)

The Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-79) had a high priority to bring inflation under control and to achieve stability in the economic situation.

Question : 25

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)

Answer: (d)

The scheme of the National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 in 25 States and 2 Union Territories based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems.

The objectives of the project include,

  1. conservation,
  2. development and sustainable management of natural resources,
  3. enhancement of agricultural production and productivity in a sustainable manner,
  4. restoration of ecological balance in the degraded and fragile rainfed ecosystems by greening these areas through the appropriate mix of trees, shrubs and grasses,
  5. reduction in a regional disparity between irrigated and rainfed areas and
  6. creation of sustained employment opportunities for the rural community including the landless.

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