Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-79)

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

  1. Accelerated economic growth

  2. Self-reliance

  3. Social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan aimed to achieve accelerated economic growth, self-reliance, and social justice.

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds in the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture received the highest allocation of funds in the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by industry, infrastructure, and social services.

What was the target for annual economic growth rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 4.5%

  2. 5.0%

  3. 5.5%

  4. 6.0%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for annual economic growth rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan was 5.5%.

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

  1. Heavy industry

  2. Light industry

  3. Consumer goods industry

  4. Export-oriented industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heavy industry was given priority in the Fifth Five-Year Plan, as it was seen as essential for the development of the country's infrastructure and industrial base.

What was the main objective of the Minimum Needs Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To provide basic amenities to the rural population

  2. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  3. To improve the quality of life in rural areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Minimum Needs Programme aimed to provide basic amenities such as drinking water, sanitation, housing, education, and healthcare to the rural population, create employment opportunities in rural areas, and improve the quality of life in rural areas.

Which state achieved the highest growth rate in agricultural production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab achieved the highest growth rate in agricultural production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.

What was the main objective of the Operation Flood programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To increase milk production in the country

  2. To improve the quality of milk and milk products

  3. To create a network of milk cooperatives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Flood aimed to increase milk production in the country, improve the quality of milk and milk products, and create a network of milk cooperatives.

Which state achieved the highest growth rate in industrial production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra achieved the highest growth rate in industrial production during the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

What was the main objective of the New 20-Point Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To reduce poverty

  2. To create employment opportunities

  3. To improve the quality of life of the poor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New 20-Point Programme aimed to reduce poverty, create employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life of the poor.

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

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab achieved the highest growth rate in per capita income during the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by Haryana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

What was the main objective of the Antyodaya programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To provide financial assistance to the poorest of the poor

  2. To create employment opportunities for the poorest of the poor

  3. To improve the quality of life of the poorest of the poor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Antyodaya programme aimed to provide financial assistance, create employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life of the poorest of the poor.

Which state achieved the highest growth rate in literacy rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the highest growth rate in literacy rate during the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

What was the main objective of the Integrated Rural Development Programme launched during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. To provide financial assistance to the rural poor

  2. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  3. To improve the quality of life in rural areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Integrated Rural Development Programme aimed to provide financial assistance, create employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life in rural areas.

Which state achieved the highest growth rate in life expectancy during the Fifth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala achieved the highest growth rate in life expectancy during the Fifth Five-Year Plan, followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Punjab.

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