Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-74)

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When was the Fourth Five-Year Plan implemented?

  1. 1964-1969

  2. 1969-1974

  3. 1974-1979

  4. 1979-1984


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fourth Five-Year Plan was implemented from 1969 to 1974.

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

  1. To achieve self-sufficiency in food production

  2. To promote industrial growth

  3. To reduce poverty and unemployment

  4. To improve infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Fourth Five-Year Plan was to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

Which sector received the highest allocation of funds under the Fourth 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 Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the growth rate of the Indian economy during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 3.5%

  2. 4.5%

  3. 5.5%

  4. 6.5%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The growth rate of the Indian economy during the Fourth Five-Year Plan was 3.5%.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. Operation Flood

  3. Nationalization of banks

  4. Abolition of privy purses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abolition of privy purses was not a major achievement of the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the main reason for the failure of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Drought

  2. Oil crisis

  3. Political instability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drought, oil crisis, and political instability were the main reasons for the failure of the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

Which of the following was not a major policy initiative of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. Operation Flood

  3. Nationalization of banks

  4. Land reforms


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Land reforms were not a major policy initiative of the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for foodgrain production under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 100 million tonnes

  2. 110 million tonnes

  3. 120 million tonnes

  4. 130 million tonnes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for foodgrain production under the Fourth Five-Year Plan was 120 million tonnes.

Which of the following was not a major industry that received attention under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Steel

  2. Cement

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Textiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textiles were not a major industry that received attention under the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for electricity generation under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 20,000 MW

  2. 25,000 MW

  3. 30,000 MW

  4. 35,000 MW


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The target for electricity generation under the Fourth Five-Year Plan was 30,000 MW.

Which of the following was not a major infrastructure project undertaken during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Farakka Barrage

  4. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakra Nangal Dam was not a major infrastructure project undertaken during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the target for social welfare expenditure under the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. 20% of total expenditure

  2. 25% of total expenditure

  3. 30% of total expenditure

  4. 35% of total expenditure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The target for social welfare expenditure under the Fourth Five-Year Plan was 25% of total expenditure.

Which of the following was not a major social welfare program launched during the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

  1. Old Age Pension Scheme

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Integrated Child Development Services Scheme

  4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was not a major social welfare program launched during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the impact of the Fourth Five-Year Plan on poverty in India?

  1. Poverty declined significantly

  2. Poverty remained unchanged

  3. Poverty increased slightly

  4. Poverty increased significantly


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Poverty remained unchanged during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

What was the impact of the Fourth Five-Year Plan on unemployment in India?

  1. Unemployment declined significantly

  2. Unemployment remained unchanged

  3. Unemployment increased slightly

  4. Unemployment increased significantly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Unemployment increased slightly during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.

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