Major Achievements and Challenges

Description: This quiz covers the major achievements and challenges faced by India after independence.
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Which of the following was a major achievement of India's First Five-Year Plan?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. Operation Flood

  3. White Revolution

  4. Nationalization of Banks


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nationalization of banks was a major achievement of India's First Five-Year Plan, which aimed to promote economic growth and social justice.

The Green Revolution in India was primarily aimed at increasing the production of which crop?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Green Revolution in India was primarily aimed at increasing the production of wheat, which is a staple food crop for a large part of the population.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by India during the 1960s?

  1. Sino-Indian War

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Drought

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faced a number of challenges during the 1960s, including the Sino-Indian War, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, and a severe drought.

Which of the following was a major achievement of India's space program?

  1. Launch of Aryabhata

  2. Launch of Chandrayaan-1

  3. Launch of Mangalyaan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's space program has achieved a number of major milestones, including the launch of Aryabhata, Chandrayaan-1, and Mangalyaan.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by India during the 1970s?

  1. Oil crisis

  2. Bangladesh Liberation War

  3. Naxalite movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faced a number of challenges during the 1970s, including the oil crisis, the Bangladesh Liberation War, and the Naxalite movement.

Which of the following was a major achievement of India's economic reforms in the 1990s?

  1. Increase in foreign investment

  2. Reduction in poverty

  3. Growth in GDP

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's economic reforms in the 1990s led to a number of major achievements, including an increase in foreign investment, a reduction in poverty, and a growth in GDP.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by India during the 2000s?

  1. Kargil War

  2. Mumbai terrorist attacks

  3. Naxalite movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faced a number of challenges during the 2000s, including the Kargil War, the Mumbai terrorist attacks, and the Naxalite movement.

Which of the following was a major achievement of India's foreign policy in the 21st century?

  1. Improved relations with Pakistan

  2. Increased trade with China

  3. Membership in the G20

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's foreign policy in the 21st century has achieved a number of major milestones, including improved relations with Pakistan, increased trade with China, and membership in the G20.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India today?

  1. Poverty

  2. Unemployment

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces a number of major challenges today, including poverty, unemployment, and climate change.

Which of the following is a major achievement of India's democracy?

  1. Regular elections

  2. Freedom of speech and expression

  3. Right to vote

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's democracy has achieved a number of major milestones, including regular elections, freedom of speech and expression, and the right to vote.

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