Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002-07)

Description: This quiz consists of 15 questions related to the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002-07) in India. The questions cover various aspects of the plan, including its objectives, targets, achievements, and challenges.
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What was the primary objective of the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Accelerated economic growth

  2. Poverty reduction

  3. Employment generation

  4. Infrastructure development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve accelerated economic growth with a target of 8% annual growth rate.

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

  1. Agriculture and allied activities

  2. Industry and mining

  3. Services

  4. Infrastructure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infrastructure received the highest allocation of funds (21.2%) under the Tenth Five-Year Plan, followed by agriculture and allied activities (17.5%).

What was the target for poverty reduction set by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce poverty by 10 percentage points, from 36% in 2001-02 to 26% in 2006-07.

Which state achieved the highest growth rate in per capita income during the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat achieved the highest growth rate in per capita income (10.1%) during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

What was the average annual growth rate of the Indian economy during the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 6.5%

  2. 7.0%

  3. 7.5%

  4. 8.0%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian economy grew at an average annual rate of 7.5% during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

Which sector contributed the most to the growth of the Indian economy during the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Construction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector contributed the most to the growth of the Indian economy during the Tenth Five-Year Plan, accounting for 64.1% of GDP in 2006-07.

What was the target for employment generation set by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10 million

  2. 15 million

  3. 20 million

  4. 25 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to generate 10 million new jobs per year.

Which program was launched under the Tenth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth?

  1. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  4. Bharat Nirman Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana was launched under the Tenth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth through self-employment ventures.

What was the target for literacy rate set by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 75%

  2. 80%

  3. 85%

  4. 90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve a literacy rate of 85% by 2007.

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

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the highest literacy rate (93.9%) during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for infant mortality rate set by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 40 per 1,000 live births

  2. 50 per 1,000 live births

  3. 60 per 1,000 live births

  4. 70 per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the infant mortality rate to 40 per 1,000 live births by 2007.

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

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the lowest infant mortality rate (12 per 1,000 live births) during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for maternal mortality rate set by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 200 per 100,000 live births

  2. 250 per 100,000 live births

  3. 300 per 100,000 live births

  4. 350 per 100,000 live births


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the maternal mortality rate to 200 per 100,000 live births by 2007.

Which state achieved the lowest maternal mortality rate during the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the lowest maternal mortality rate (60 per 100,000 live births) during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

What were the major challenges faced by the Tenth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Drought and natural calamities

  2. Global economic slowdown

  3. Rising oil prices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tenth Five-Year Plan faced several challenges, including drought and natural calamities, global economic slowdown, and rising oil prices.

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