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Post-Independence India: Nehruvian Era and Economic Development

Description: This quiz covers the Nehruvian Era and Economic Development in Post-Independence India.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India after independence?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India after independence and served from 1947 to 1964.

Which of the following was a major economic policy of the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Mixed Economy

  2. Laissez-Faire

  3. Socialism

  4. Capitalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nehruvian Era adopted a mixed economy approach, combining elements of both capitalism and socialism.

What was the main objective of the Five-Year Plans introduced during the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Rapid Industrialization

  2. Agricultural Development

  3. Poverty Alleviation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Five-Year Plans aimed to achieve rapid industrialization, agricultural development, and poverty alleviation.

Which of the following industries was given priority during the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Heavy Industries

  2. Light Industries

  3. Consumer Goods Industries

  4. Cottage Industries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nehruvian Era focused on developing heavy industries such as steel, cement, and machinery.

The Community Development Program was launched in India in which year?

  1. 1952

  2. 1956

  3. 1960

  4. 1964


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Community Development Program was launched in India in 1952 with the aim of improving the living standards of rural communities.

Which of the following was a major achievement of the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. White Revolution

  3. Blue Revolution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehruvian Era witnessed the Green Revolution, White Revolution, and Blue Revolution, which led to significant increases in agricultural production.

What was the main objective of the Land Reforms implemented during the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Abolition of Zamindari System

  2. Distribution of Land to Landless Farmers

  3. Consolidation of Land Holdings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Land Reforms aimed to abolish the Zamindari system, distribute land to landless farmers, and consolidate land holdings.

Which of the following was a major public sector undertaking established during the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

  2. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

  3. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SAIL, BHEL, and HAL were among the major public sector undertakings established during the Nehruvian Era.

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) focused on the development of which sector?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Infrastructure

  4. Social Welfare


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized the development of heavy industries and infrastructure.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the Indian economy during the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Food Shortages

  2. Foreign Exchange Crisis

  3. Inflation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food shortages, foreign exchange crisis, and inflation were major challenges faced by the Indian economy during the Nehruvian Era.

The Nehruvian Era came to an end with the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in which year?

  1. 1962

  2. 1964

  3. 1966

  4. 1968


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru passed away in 1964, marking the end of the Nehruvian Era.

Which of the following was a major economic policy shift that occurred after the Nehruvian Era?

  1. Liberalization

  2. Privatization

  3. Globalization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the Nehruvian Era, India adopted policies of liberalization, privatization, and globalization.

The Nehruvian Era is often characterized by which of the following?

  1. Rapid Industrialization

  2. Social Welfare Programs

  3. Non-Alignment in Foreign Policy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nehruvian Era was marked by rapid industrialization, social welfare programs, and a policy of non-alignment in foreign policy.

Which of the following was a major criticism of the Nehruvian Era's economic policies?

  1. Overemphasis on Heavy Industries

  2. Neglect of Agriculture

  3. Slow Pace of Industrialization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of the Nehruvian Era's economic policies argued that there was an overemphasis on heavy industries, neglect of agriculture, and a slow pace of industrialization.

Despite the challenges faced, the Nehruvian Era laid the foundation for India's future economic growth and development. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nehruvian Era, despite its challenges, laid the foundation for India's future economic growth and development by establishing a strong industrial base and implementing various social welfare programs.

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