Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-17)

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The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-17) aimed to achieve an average annual growth rate of:

  1. 8.2%

  2. 9.0%

  3. 7.5%

  4. 6.8%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve an average annual growth rate of 8.2% during the period 2012-17.

Which sector was allocated the highest share of the total outlay in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture and Allied Activities

  2. Industry and Mining

  3. Services

  4. Infrastructure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infrastructure received the highest share of the total outlay in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan, with an allocation of 43.2%.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan emphasized the importance of:

  1. Inclusive growth

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Equity and social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan emphasized the importance of inclusive growth, sustainable development, and equity and social justice.

Which of the following was a key objective of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Reducing poverty

  2. Improving healthcare and education

  3. Creating employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing poverty, improving healthcare and education, and creating employment opportunities were all key objectives of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of manufacturing in the GDP to:

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of manufacturing in the GDP to 25% by the end of the plan period.

Which of the following was not a major challenge faced during the implementation of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. High inflation

  2. Slowdown in global economic growth

  3. Political instability

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political instability was not a major challenge faced during the implementation of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the fiscal deficit to:

  1. 3.0%

  2. 3.5%

  3. 4.0%

  4. 4.5%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the fiscal deficit to 3.0% of GDP by the end of the plan period.

Which of the following was a major initiative launched under the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  3. Make in India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Make in India was a major initiative launched under the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix to:

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix to 15% by the end of the plan period.

Which of the following was a key focus area of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture and food security

  2. Infrastructure development

  3. Manufacturing and industrial growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture and food security, infrastructure development, and manufacturing and industrial growth were all key focus areas of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the poverty ratio to:

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the poverty ratio to 20% by the end of the plan period.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. High economic growth

  2. Reduced poverty

  3. Improved healthcare and education

  4. Increased foreign investment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased foreign investment was not a major achievement of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the literacy rate to:

  1. 75%

  2. 80%

  3. 85%

  4. 90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the literacy rate to 85% by the end of the plan period.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced during the implementation of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

  1. High inflation

  2. Slowdown in global economic growth

  3. Political instability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High inflation, slowdown in global economic growth, and political instability were all major challenges faced during the implementation of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of agriculture in the GDP to:

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the share of agriculture in the GDP to 20% by the end of the plan period.

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