Planning and Economic Development in India

Economics ⇒ Economic Development

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Define 'poverty alleviation' in the context of economic planning.

Describe the main features of the Mahalanobis model of economic planning.

Explain the concept of 'inclusive growth' as targeted in recent Indian plans.

Explain the difference between economic growth and economic development.

Explain the importance of human capital formation in economic development as emphasized in Indian planning.

Explain the term 'resource allocation' in the context of economic planning.

Explain the term 'sectoral allocation' in the context of Indian planning.

Name any two objectives of economic planning in India.

The concept of 'Mixed Economy' adopted by India means: (1) Only public sector exists, (2) Only private sector exists, (3) Both public and private sectors co-exist, (4) Only cooperative sector exists

Which Five Year Plan is known as the 'Gadgil Yojana'? (1) Third, (2) Fourth, (3) Fifth, (4) Sixth

Which institution replaced the Planning Commission in 2015? (1) NITI Aayog, (2) Reserve Bank of India, (3) Finance Commission, (4) Ministry of Finance

Which of the following is a key indicator of economic development? (1) GDP growth rate, (2) Literacy rate, (3) Life expectancy, (4) All of the above

Fill in the blank: The ________ Five Year Plan gave priority to the removal of poverty (Garibi Hatao).

Fill in the blank: The ________ Five Year Plan was based on the Harrod-Domar model.

Fill in the blank: The ________ Five Year Plan was terminated one year before its completion due to the Indo-Pak war and drought.

Fill in the blank: The ________ model was adopted in the Second Five Year Plan for industrial development.

True or False: Economic planning in India has always been successful in achieving its targets.

True or False: The concept of 'indicative planning' was introduced in India after economic reforms of 1991.

True or False: The Green Revolution was introduced during the Third Five Year Plan.

True or False: The main aim of the Fifth Five Year Plan was poverty removal and self-reliance.