Planning Commission

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When was the Planning Commission established in India?

  1. 1938

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1955


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Planning Commission was established in India on March 15, 1950.

Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gulzarilal Nanda

  3. T. T. Krishnamachari

  4. Morarji Desai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission from 1950 to 1964.

What was the main objective of the Planning Commission?

  1. To formulate and implement economic plans for the country

  2. To promote social welfare

  3. To ensure balanced regional development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Planning Commission was to formulate and implement economic plans for the country, promote social welfare, and ensure balanced regional development.

How many Five-Year Plans were formulated by the Planning Commission?

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Planning Commission formulated 12 Five-Year Plans for the country from 1951 to 2017.

Which Five-Year Plan was known as the 'Golden Era of Planning'?

  1. First Five-Year Plan

  2. Second Five-Year Plan

  3. Third Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) was known as the 'Golden Era of Planning' due to its emphasis on heavy industrialization and rapid economic growth.

Which Five-Year Plan was focused on poverty alleviation and social justice?

  1. Fifth Five-Year Plan

  2. Sixth Five-Year Plan

  3. Seventh Five-Year Plan

  4. Eighth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-1990) was focused on poverty alleviation and social justice, with a special emphasis on the upliftment of the weaker sections of society.

Which Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of 'Minimum Needs Programme'?

  1. Fourth Five-Year Plan

  2. Fifth Five-Year Plan

  3. Sixth Five-Year Plan

  4. Seventh Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) introduced the concept of 'Minimum Needs Programme', which aimed to provide basic essential services to the poor and vulnerable sections of the population.

Which Five-Year Plan emphasized on liberalization, privatization, and globalization?

  1. Eighth Five-Year Plan

  2. Ninth Five-Year Plan

  3. Tenth Five-Year Plan

  4. Eleventh Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997) emphasized on liberalization, privatization, and globalization, marking a shift in India's economic policies.

Which Five-Year Plan focused on inclusive growth and sustainable development?

  1. Eleventh Five-Year Plan

  2. Twelfth Five-Year Plan

  3. Thirteenth Five-Year Plan

  4. Fourteenth Five-Year Plan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) focused on inclusive growth and sustainable development, with a special emphasis on environmental protection and climate change mitigation.

When was the Planning Commission dissolved?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

  4. 2017


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Planning Commission was dissolved in 2014 by the Narendra Modi government and replaced by the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).

What is the main function of the NITI Aayog?

  1. To formulate and implement economic plans for the country

  2. To promote social welfare

  3. To ensure balanced regional development

  4. To act as a think tank and provide policy advice to the government


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the NITI Aayog is to act as a think tank and provide policy advice to the government on various economic, social, and environmental issues.

Who is the current Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Amit Shah

  3. Rajnath Singh

  4. Nirmala Sitharaman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The current Chairman of the NITI Aayog is Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.

How many members are there in the NITI Aayog?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 20 members in the NITI Aayog, including the Prime Minister, who is the Chairman, and the Vice-Chairman, who is appointed by the Prime Minister.

What is the role of the NITI Aayog in cooperative federalism?

  1. To promote coordination between the central and state governments

  2. To resolve disputes between the central and state governments

  3. To provide financial assistance to the state governments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in cooperative federalism by promoting coordination between the central and state governments, resolving disputes between them, and providing financial assistance to the state governments.

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