Industrial Growth and Development

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the industrial growth of India after independence?

  1. Five-Year Plans

  2. Public Sector Undertakings

  3. Foreign Direct Investment

  4. Green Revolution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution was an agricultural revolution that led to increased agricultural production, but it did not directly contribute to industrial growth.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the core sector in India during the early years of planning?

  1. Steel

  2. Coal

  3. Petroleum

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not considered a part of the core sector in India during the early years of planning, as the focus was on heavy industries such as steel, coal, and petroleum.

What was the main objective of the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956?

  1. To promote the growth of heavy industries

  2. To encourage the development of small-scale industries

  3. To attract foreign direct investment

  4. To reduce the role of the public sector in the economy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 aimed to promote the growth of heavy industries in India, such as steel, coal, and petroleum, in order to build a strong industrial base for the country.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Second Five-Year Plan's focus on heavy industries?

  1. Steel

  2. Coal

  3. Petroleum

  4. Machine Tools


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Machine Tools were not a part of the Second Five-Year Plan's focus on heavy industries, as the focus was on industries such as steel, coal, and petroleum.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Third Five-Year Plan's focus on import substitution?

  1. Consumer Electronics

  2. Automobiles

  3. Chemicals

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Third Five-Year Plan's focus on import substitution, as the focus was on industries such as consumer electronics, automobiles, and chemicals.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Fourth Five-Year Plan's focus on export promotion?

  1. Textiles

  2. Handicrafts

  3. Leather Goods

  4. Gems and Jewellery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Fourth Five-Year Plan's focus on export promotion, as the focus was on industries such as handicrafts, leather goods, and gems and jewellery.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Fifth Five-Year Plan's focus on rural development?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Irrigation

  3. Rural Electrification

  4. Small-Scale Industries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Small-Scale Industries were not a part of the Fifth Five-Year Plan's focus on rural development, as the focus was on agriculture, irrigation, and rural electrification.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Sixth Five-Year Plan's focus on technology upgradation?

  1. Electronics

  2. Telecommunications

  3. Computer Software

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Sixth Five-Year Plan's focus on technology upgradation, as the focus was on industries such as electronics, telecommunications, and computer software.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Seventh Five-Year Plan's focus on human resource development?

  1. Education

  2. Health

  3. Skill Development

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Seventh Five-Year Plan's focus on human resource development, as the focus was on education, health, and skill development.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Eighth Five-Year Plan's focus on infrastructure development?

  1. Power

  2. Transportation

  3. Telecommunications

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Eighth Five-Year Plan's focus on infrastructure development, as the focus was on industries such as power, transportation, and telecommunications.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Ninth Five-Year Plan's focus on social sector development?

  1. Education

  2. Health

  3. Rural Development

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Ninth Five-Year Plan's focus on social sector development, as the focus was on education, health, and rural development.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Tenth Five-Year Plan's focus on agriculture and allied activities?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Horticulture

  3. Animal Husbandry

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Tenth Five-Year Plan's focus on agriculture and allied activities, as the focus was on agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan's focus on manufacturing and services?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Services

  3. Textiles

  4. Construction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan's focus on manufacturing and services, as the focus was on manufacturing, services, and construction.

Which of the following industries was NOT a part of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan's focus on inclusive growth?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a part of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan's focus on inclusive growth, as the focus was on agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

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