Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-85)

Description: The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-85) was a period of significant economic growth and development in India. The plan focused on achieving self-sufficiency in food production, increasing industrial output, and improving the standard of living for the Indian people. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Sixth Five-Year Plan.
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What was the main objective of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To achieve self-sufficiency in food production

  2. To increase industrial output

  3. To improve the standard of living for the Indian people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sixth Five-Year Plan had multiple objectives, including achieving self-sufficiency in food production, increasing industrial output, and improving the standard of living for the Indian people.

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds under the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture received the highest allocation of funds under the Sixth Five-Year Plan, reflecting the government's priority on achieving self-sufficiency in food production.

What was the target for annual economic growth rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 5.2%

  2. 5.5%

  3. 5.8%

  4. 6.0%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target for annual economic growth rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan was 5.2%.

Which industry was given special emphasis during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Steel

  2. Cement

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Electronics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The electronics industry was given special emphasis during the Sixth Five-Year Plan, as the government recognized its potential for growth and job creation.

What was the target for foodgrain production by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 135 million tonnes

  2. 140 million tonnes

  3. 145 million tonnes

  4. 150 million tonnes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for foodgrain production by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan was 145 million tonnes.

Which program was launched during the Sixth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth?

  1. National Rural Employment Program

  2. Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program

  3. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

  4. Antyodaya Anna Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rural Employment Program was launched during the Sixth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth.

What was the target for literacy rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 40%

  2. 45%

  3. 50%

  4. 55%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for literacy rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan was 45%.

Which state achieved the highest literacy rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the highest literacy rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for infant mortality rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 100 per 1000 live births

  2. 90 per 1000 live births

  3. 80 per 1000 live births

  4. 70 per 1000 live births


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for infant mortality rate by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan was 90 per 1000 live births.

Which state achieved the lowest infant mortality rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the lowest infant mortality rate during the Sixth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for life expectancy at birth by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 55 years

  2. 60 years

  3. 65 years

  4. 70 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for life expectancy at birth by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan was 60 years.

Which state achieved the highest life expectancy at birth during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the highest life expectancy at birth during the Sixth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for per capita income by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Rs. 2,000

  2. Rs. 2,500

  3. Rs. 3,000

  4. Rs. 3,500


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for per capita income by the end of the Sixth Five-Year Plan was Rs. 3,000.

Which state achieved the highest per capita income during the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharashtra achieved the highest per capita income during the Sixth Five-Year Plan.

What was the overall assessment of the Sixth Five-Year Plan?

  1. It was a success

  2. It was a failure

  3. It was a mixed bag

  4. It is difficult to say


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sixth Five-Year Plan was a mixed bag, with some sectors performing well and others not so well.

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