Thirteenth Five-Year Plan (2017-22)

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

  1. To achieve rapid economic growth

  2. To reduce poverty and inequality

  3. To create more jobs

  4. To improve the quality of life of the people


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan was to achieve rapid economic growth of 8-9% per annum.

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

  1. Agriculture and allied sectors

  2. Industry and manufacturing

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Infrastructure received the highest allocation of funds under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan, with a share of 33.6%.

What was the target for poverty reduction under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for poverty reduction under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan was to reduce poverty by 15%.

Which state received the highest allocation of funds under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh received the highest allocation of funds under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan, with a share of 18.5%.

What was the target for job creation under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10 million

  2. 15 million

  3. 20 million

  4. 25 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for job creation under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan was to create 20 million jobs.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to farmers?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to farmers in the event of crop failure.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide health insurance to the poor?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide health insurance to the poor.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide housing to the poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana

  3. Indira Awas Yojana

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide housing to the poor.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide electricity to all villages?

  1. Saubhagya Yojana

  2. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saubhagya Yojana was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide electricity to all villages.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide clean drinking water to all households?

  1. Jal Jeevan Mission

  2. Swachh Bharat Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to provide clean drinking water to all households.

What was the target for renewable energy capacity addition under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 150 GW

  3. 200 GW

  4. 250 GW


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The target for renewable energy capacity addition under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan was 175 GW.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote digital literacy?

  1. Digital India

  2. Skill India

  3. Make in India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital India scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote digital literacy.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote entrepreneurship?

  1. Startup India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Startup India scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote entrepreneurship.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote skill development?

  1. Skill India

  2. Make in India

  3. Startup India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Skill India scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote skill development.

Which scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote manufacturing?

  1. Make in India

  2. Skill India

  3. Startup India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Make in India scheme was launched under the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan to promote manufacturing.

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