Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61)

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What was the main objective of the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Rapid industrialization

  2. Agricultural development

  3. Social welfare

  4. Infrastructure development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve rapid industrialization in India by establishing heavy industries and expanding the manufacturing sector.

Which sector received the largest allocation of funds under the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Transport and communication

  4. Social services


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan allocated the largest share of funds to the industry sector, with the aim of promoting rapid industrialization.

What was the target for agricultural production growth under the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve an agricultural production growth rate of 15%.

Which major steel plant was established during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhilai Steel Plant

  2. Rourkela Steel Plant

  3. Durgapur Steel Plant

  4. Bokaro Steel Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhilai Steel Plant was established in Chhattisgarh during the Second Five-Year Plan.

What was the name of the dam constructed across the river Bhakra under the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhakra Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Tehri Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhakra Dam was constructed across the river Bhakra in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh under the Second Five-Year Plan.

Which state witnessed the establishment of the first nuclear power plant in India during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first nuclear power plant in India, the Tarapur Atomic Power Station, was established in Maharashtra during the Second Five-Year Plan.

What was the name of the committee appointed by the Government of India to review the progress of the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Planning Commission

  2. National Development Council

  3. Shankarlal Banker Committee

  4. Mahalanobis Committee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shankarlal Banker Committee was appointed by the Government of India to review the progress of the Second Five-Year Plan.

Which major educational institution was established during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  2. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

  3. University of Delhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru University


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi was established in 1961 during the Second Five-Year Plan.

What was the name of the scheme launched under the Second Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to small-scale industries?

  1. Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO)

  2. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

  3. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

  4. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was established under the Second Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to small-scale industries.

Which major port was developed during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kandla Port

  2. Visakhapatnam Port

  3. Paradip Port

  4. Mormugao Port


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kandla Port in Gujarat was developed during the Second Five-Year Plan.

What was the name of the scheme launched under the Second Five-Year Plan to provide employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth?

  1. Graduate Apprenticeship Training Scheme

  2. National Service Scheme (NSS)

  3. Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS)

  4. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Graduate Apprenticeship Training Scheme was launched under the Second Five-Year Plan to provide employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth.

Which major river valley project was completed during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Project

  2. Hirakud Dam Project

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Project

  4. Tehri Dam Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhakra Nangal Project was completed during the Second Five-Year Plan.

What was the name of the committee appointed by the Government of India to assess the impact of the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Planning Commission

  2. National Development Council

  3. Shankarlal Banker Committee

  4. Mahalanobis Committee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mahalanobis Committee was appointed by the Government of India to assess the impact of the Second Five-Year Plan.

Which major public sector undertaking was established during the Second Five-Year Plan?

  1. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

  2. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

  3. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

  4. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) was established during the Second Five-Year Plan.

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