Planning in India


  1. The government introduced an agricultural strategy which gave rise to green revolution in India under the plan









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Under the Third Five Year Plan, the government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to green revolution in India. Under the Third Plan the goal was to establish self reliance and self generating economy. But the earlier plans had shown that the agricultural production was the limiting factor so agriculture was given top priority.

    Correct Option: A

    Under the Third Five Year Plan, the government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to green revolution in India. Under the Third Plan the goal was to establish self reliance and self generating economy. But the earlier plans had shown that the agricultural production was the limiting factor so agriculture was given top priority.


  1. The Rolling plan concept in National planning was introduced by









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The Rolling plan concept in National planning was introduced by the Janata Party government. Fifth FYP was launched and planned for period 1974-79 but Janata government came in power in 1978 and ended the plan prematurely in 1978. The Janata government launched sixth FYP for period 1978-1983. Congress government when came in power in 1980 abandoned the sixth FYP and launched a new sixth FYP for period 1980-1985. The plan for period, 1978-80, is called the rolling plan.

    Correct Option: C

    The Rolling plan concept in National planning was introduced by the Janata Party government. Fifth FYP was launched and planned for period 1974-79 but Janata government came in power in 1978 and ended the plan prematurely in 1978. The Janata government launched sixth FYP for period 1978-1983. Congress government when came in power in 1980 abandoned the sixth FYP and launched a new sixth FYP for period 1980-1985. The plan for period, 1978-80, is called the rolling plan.



  1. The slogan of 'poverty abolition' was given in which Five year Plan?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The slogan of 'poverty abolition' was given by Indira Gandhi in 1971 and it was implemented during the Fifth Five year Plan 1974-79. Gandhi promised to reduce poverty by targeting the consumption levels of the poor and enact wide ranging social and economic reforms.

    Correct Option: C

    The slogan of 'poverty abolition' was given by Indira Gandhi in 1971 and it was implemented during the Fifth Five year Plan 1974-79. Gandhi promised to reduce poverty by targeting the consumption levels of the poor and enact wide ranging social and economic reforms.


  1. Which one of the following plans is also known as 'Gadgil Yojana' ?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The Third Five-Year Plan is also called "Gadgil Yojana". The aim of this plan was to make the economy independent and to reach self active take off position. It was named after the then deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Dr. D R Gadgil.

    Correct Option: A

    The Third Five-Year Plan is also called "Gadgil Yojana". The aim of this plan was to make the economy independent and to reach self active take off position. It was named after the then deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Dr. D R Gadgil.



  1. Which one of the following was the first Chairman of Planning Commission of India ?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    After India gained independence. a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the Chairman.

    Correct Option: B

    After India gained independence. a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the Chairman.