Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-90)

Description: The Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-90) 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 living standards of the people. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Seventh Five-Year Plan.
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What was the main objective of the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. To achieve self-sufficiency in food production

  2. To increase industrial output

  3. To improve the living standards of the people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds under the Seventh 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 Seventh Five-Year Plan, reflecting the government's priority to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

What was the target for annual growth in GDP during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 5%

  2. 5.5%

  3. 6%

  4. 6.5%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for annual growth in GDP during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 5.5%.

Which program was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide employment to the rural poor?

  1. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide employment to the rural poor.

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

  1. 150 million tonnes

  2. 160 million tonnes

  3. 170 million tonnes

  4. 180 million tonnes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for foodgrain production by the end of the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 170 million tonnes.

Which industry was given priority in the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. Heavy industry

  2. Light industry

  3. Consumer goods industry

  4. Export-oriented industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Export-oriented industry was given priority in the Seventh Five-Year Plan to boost exports and earn foreign exchange.

What was the target for the growth of industrial production during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 8%

  2. 9%

  3. 10%

  4. 11%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The target for the growth of industrial production during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 8%.

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Services


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Infrastructure received the second highest allocation of funds under the Seventh Five-Year Plan, reflecting the government's focus on improving the country's infrastructure.

What was the target for the growth of the services sector during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 6%

  2. 7%

  3. 8%

  4. 9%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for the growth of the services sector during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 7%.

Which program was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers?

  1. Integrated Rural Development Program

  2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

  3. Small Farmers Development Agency

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Integrated Rural Development Program was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.

What was the target for the growth of exports during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 10%

  2. 12%

  3. 14%

  4. 16%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for the growth of exports during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 12%.

Which program was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to promote the development of backward areas?

  1. Hill Area Development Program

  2. Tribal Area Development Program

  3. Desert Development Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hill Area Development Program, Tribal Area Development Program, and Desert Development Program were all launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to promote the development of backward areas.

What was the target for the growth of population during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 1.5%

  2. 1.7%

  3. 1.9%

  4. 2.1%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for the growth of population during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 1.7%.

Which program was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide free education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. National Literacy Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Operation Blackboard was launched under the Seventh Five-Year Plan to provide free education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

What was the target for the growth of per capita income during the Seventh Five-Year Plan?

  1. 3.5%

  2. 4%

  3. 4.5%

  4. 5%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for the growth of per capita income during the Seventh Five-Year Plan was 4%.

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