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State Planning

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Which of the following is not a function of the State Planning Board?

  1. Formulation of state plans

  2. Evaluation of state plans

  3. Coordination of state plans with national plans

  4. Preparation of the state budget

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Planning Board is responsible for formulating, evaluating, and coordinating state plans with national plans. It is not responsible for preparing the state budget, which is the responsibility of the state government.

Who is the chairperson of the State Planning Board?

  1. The Chief Minister

  2. The Deputy Chief Minister

  3. The Finance Minister

  4. The Planning Minister

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chief Minister of the state is the chairperson of the State Planning Board.

What is the main objective of State Planning?

  1. To promote economic development

  2. To reduce poverty and unemployment

  3. To improve the quality of life of the people

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of State Planning is to promote economic development, reduce poverty and unemployment, and improve the quality of life of the people.

Which of the following is not a component of the State Plan?

  1. Annual Plan

  2. Medium-Term Plan

  3. Long-Term Plan

  4. Rolling Plan

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Plan consists of the Annual Plan, Medium-Term Plan, and Long-Term Plan. The Rolling Plan is not a component of the State Plan.

What is the duration of the Annual Plan?

  1. One year

  2. Two years

  3. Three years

  4. Four years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The duration of the Annual Plan is one year.

What is the duration of the Medium-Term Plan?

  1. Three years

  2. Five years

  3. Seven years

  4. Ten years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The duration of the Medium-Term Plan is five years.

What is the duration of the Long-Term Plan?

  1. Ten years

  2. Fifteen years

  3. Twenty years

  4. Twenty-five years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The duration of the Long-Term Plan is fifteen years.

Which of the following is not a source of finance for State Plans?

  1. State's own resources

  2. Central assistance

  3. Borrowings from financial institutions

  4. Foreign aid

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foreign aid is not a source of finance for State Plans.

Which of the following is not a sector of the State Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Industry is not a sector of the State Plan.

Which of the following is not a strategy for State Planning?

  1. Decentralization

  2. Participatory planning

  3. Bottom-up approach

  4. Top-down approach

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Top-down approach is not a strategy for State Planning.

Which of the following is not a challenge to State Planning?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Political interference

  3. Bureaucratic red tape

  4. Public apathy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public apathy is not a challenge to State Planning.

Which of the following is not a measure to improve State Planning?

  1. Strengthening the State Planning Board

  2. Improving coordination between different departments

  3. Involving the private sector in planning

  4. Reducing political interference

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Involving the private sector in planning is not a measure to improve State Planning.

Which of the following is not a benefit of State Planning?

  1. Accelerated economic development

  2. Reduced poverty and unemployment

  3. Improved quality of life

  4. Increased public participation in governance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased public participation in governance is not a benefit of State Planning.

Which of the following is not a role of the State Planning Board in the context of disaster management?

  1. Preparation of disaster management plans

  2. Coordination of disaster relief efforts

  3. Rehabilitation of disaster-affected areas

  4. Reconstruction of damaged infrastructure

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rehabilitation of disaster-affected areas is not a role of the State Planning Board in the context of disaster management.

Which of the following is not a function of the State Planning Board in the context of environmental protection?

  1. Preparation of environmental impact assessment reports

  2. Monitoring of environmental pollution

  3. Enforcement of environmental regulations

  4. Promotion of sustainable development

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Enforcement of environmental regulations is not a function of the State Planning Board in the context of environmental protection.

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