Indian Economic Development and Policy (II CIA)

Which of the following is the primary difference between the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog?

• a) Planning Commission focused on a centralized planning approach, while NITI Aayog promotes cooperative federalism.

• 
  b) NITI Aayog formulates five-year plans, while Planning Commission does not.

• c) Planning Commission worked under the Prime Minister's Office, whereas NITI Aayog is an independent body.

• d) Planning Commission emphasized market-oriented reforms, while NITI Aayog does not.

The Indian economy experienced a major turnaround after the economic reforms of _________, which shifted from a closed economy model to liberalization, privatization, and globalization.

The Indian economy grew at a faster rate during the 1950-1980 period than in the 1980s onwards. Say true or false

Match the Following:

Column A Column B

1. Planning Commission - a) Focuses on policy formulation and think tank

2. NITI Aayog - b) Centralized planning and Five-Year Plans

3. 1950-1980 - c) Pre-reform era growth

4. 1980s onward - d) Structural reforms and liberalization

• a, b , c and d

• b, c, d and a

• c, d, a and b

• d, c, b and a

Assertion and Reasoning:

Assertion (A): NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission to encourage greater decentralization in policy-making.
Reason (R): NITI Aayog emphasizes the role of states in promoting grassroots-level development and cooperative federalism.

• a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• c) A is true, but R is false.

• d) A is false, but R is true.

Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the decline in female labour force participation in India?

• a) Higher levels of education attainment among women

• b) Increased domestic responsibilities and unpaid work

• c) Rise in formal sector job opportunities for women

• d) Growth in sectors like manufacturing and IT that attract female workers

The labour force participation rate for females in India has been _________ over the past two decades, despite the increasing levels of female education.

Say true or false. A significant proportion of the female workforce in India is engaged in the informal sector.

Match the Following:

Column A -Column B

1. Female labour force participation - a) Employment that is not covered under labor laws

2. Informal sector - b) Shift from agricultural jobs to service sector

3. Formal sector - c) Employment with job security and benefits

4. Nature of employment in India - d) Has been decreasing despite educational progress

• d, a, c and b

• a, b, c and d

• a, b, d and c

• c, b, a and d

Assertion (A): The female labour force participation rate in India is significantly lower than the global average.
Reason (R): Patriarchal norms, lack of supportive infrastructure, and gender-based discrimination limit women’s ability to participate in the workforce.

• a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• c) A is true, but R is false.

• d) A is false, but R is true.