Achievements of Five-Year Plans

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the achievements of various Five-Year Plans implemented in India.
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Which Five-Year Plan was focused on developing the agricultural sector and achieving self-sufficiency in food production?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) emphasized the development of the agricultural sector and aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj and emphasized decentralization of power?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj and emphasized decentralization of power to the village level.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on heavy industrialization and the development of the public sector?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) emphasized heavy industrialization and the development of the public sector to lay the foundation for rapid economic growth.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve a 'socialist pattern of society' and reduce economic disparities?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) aimed to achieve a 'socialist pattern of society' by reducing economic disparities and promoting social justice.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on promoting exports and achieving a favorable balance of payments?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) focused on promoting exports and achieving a favorable balance of payments to address the country's foreign exchange crisis.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve self-reliance in defense production and reduce dependence on imports?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) aimed to achieve self-reliance in defense production and reduce dependence on imports in the wake of the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on poverty alleviation and the development of rural areas?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) focused on poverty alleviation and the development of rural areas through programs like the Minimum Needs Program and the Integrated Rural Development Program.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve rapid industrial growth and technological advancement?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985) aimed to achieve rapid industrial growth and technological advancement by promoting investment in key sectors like power, steel, and cement.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on human resource development and the expansion of educational opportunities?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-1990) focused on human resource development and the expansion of educational opportunities to improve the quality of the workforce.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve a self-reliant economy and reduce dependence on foreign aid?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997) aimed to achieve a self-reliant economy and reduce dependence on foreign aid by promoting domestic savings and investment.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on infrastructure development and the expansion of transportation networks?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002) focused on infrastructure development and the expansion of transportation networks to support economic growth and regional connectivity.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve inclusive growth and address regional disparities?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002-2007) aimed to achieve inclusive growth and address regional disparities by promoting balanced development across sectors and regions.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on sustainable development and environmental protection?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012) focused on sustainable development and environmental protection by promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and afforestation.

Which Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve rapid economic growth and improve the quality of life for all citizens?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) aimed to achieve rapid economic growth and improve the quality of life for all citizens by promoting inclusive growth, skill development, and social welfare programs.

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