Worksheets1950-90
Total questions: 158
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The planning commission was setup in (a)
(a) refers to fixing the specified limits of land, which could be owned by an individual.
Land reforms were successful in the following because these states had government committed to the policy of 'land to the tiller'
a) kerala
b) west bengal
c) karnataka
d) both a and b
e) both b and c
Eliminating subsidies will eliminate the goal or equity
true
false
Which of the following is not included in land reforms?
land ceiling
abolition of intermediaries
consolidation of land holdings
use of HYV seeds
Land reforms primarily refer to:
change in the ownership of landholdings
abolition of intermediaries
use of technology in agriculture
fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by individual
The stagnation in agriculture sector was permanently broken by (a)
The first phase of green revolution spanned approximately between
mid 1950s upto mid 1960s
mid 1960s upto mid 1970s
1980s
1960 - 1970
Due to abolition of intermediaries some (a) lakh tenants came into direct contact with the government
Following was not the risk associated with use of HYV seeds technology
pest attack
excess supply of food grain
widening inequalities between rich and small farmers
rich farmers reaping most of the benefits
NITI Aayog was formed on?
1 January 2014
1 January 2015
1 July 2015
1 July 2014
Full form of NITI Aayog is (a)
on the negative side some (a) % of population was still employed in agriculture sector even as late as 1990
Who is regarded as the architect of Indian Planning?
Prasanta Chandra Mahalnobis
V K R V Rao
P S Mahalnobis
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Green Revolution resulting from:
Traditional Irrigation facilities
Use of manure
HYV seeds
None of these
Schedule C industries development were left to:
Public sector
Private sector
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
When was NITI Aayog established
1951
2011
2015
None of these
Legally stipulated Maximum size beyond which no individual farmer can hold any land:
Tenancy Reform
Land consolidation
Abolition of intermediaries
Land Ceiling
Which was the last Five years plan in India
Eleventh plan
Twelfth plan
Thirteenth Plan
Fourteenth Plan
Which of the following is not a long period objective of planning in India?
GDP growth
Full employment
Better quality of life
Equitable distribution
An economy in which means of production are used in a manner such that profit are maximised is called (a)
When was the planning Commission established?
1947
1948
1950
1951
After which Five Year Plan, there were three annual Plan?
Second Five Year Plan
Third Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Fifth Five Year Plan
Directive Planning is pursued under:-
Capitalist Economy
Socialist Economy
Mixed Economy
None of these
Indian Economy adopts which type of Economic System?
Capitalis
Socialist
Mixed
All of these
Who is the architect of Indian Planning
Pt. Jawarlal Nehru
P C Mahalnobis
V K R V Rao
R C Desai
Which of the followings is not an objective of Five Year Plans of India?
Growth
Modernisation
Industrial Revolution
Self Reliance
Adoption of new technogy is called ------
Growth
Modernisation
Self Reliance
Equity
Fixing the maximum size of land that could be owned by an individual is called-----
Land to Tillet
Land Ceiling
Land division
Land Ownership
At the time of independence what percentage of population of India were depend on agriculture?
50
60
75
85
The portion of agricultural produce which is sold in the market by the farmers is called ---
Price Floor
Over Production
Marketed Surplus
Green Revolution
Which type of seeds were used in Green Revolution
HYV Seeds
Traditional Seeds
Both HYV & Traditional
None of these
Why does public sector plays an important role during planning period?
Market was not big enough to encourage prive industrialists
Private industrialists lack with capital to invest
Policy makers tried to develop Indian economy on socialistic lines
All of these
According to IPR 1956 the industries in which private sector could supplement the efforts of the state sector comes under which category?
Schedule-A
Schedule-B
Schedule-C
Schedule-D
What is the maximum investment allowed in Small Scale Industries now?
Rs. 25 lakhs
Rs. 1 Crore
Rs.5 Crore
Rs. 10 Crore
What is the other name of Inward Looking Trade Policy?
Import Substitution
Export Promotion
Modernisation
Trade restiction
which inmstrument(s) is/are used to restrict imports?
Quota
Tariff
Both Quota & Tariff
None of these
Which organisation replaces Planning Commision in India?
NITI Ayog
CSO
MRTP
NSSO
Small Scale Industries use which methods of proiduction?
Labour intensive
Capital Intensive
Either Labour or Capital intensive
Both Labour and Capital intensive
Fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual is called?
Land fragmentation
Land ceiling
Land consolidation
Land upgradation
Land reforms were successful in the following because these states had government committed to the policy of 'land to the tiller'
a) kerala
b) west bengal
c) karnataka
d) both a and b
e) both b and c
Land reforms primarily refer to:
change in the ownership of landholdings
abolition of intermediaries
use of technology in agriculture
fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by individual
The first phase of green revolution spanned approximately between
mid 1950s upto mid 1960s
mid 1960s upto mid 1970s
1980s
1960 - 1970
Following was not the risk associated with use of HYV seeds technology
pest attack
excess supply of food grain
widening inequalities between rich and small farmers
rich farmers reaping most of the benefits
The portion of agricultural produce that is sold in the market by farmers is known as ______ .
A. Trade deficit
B. Marketed surplus
C. Subsidy
D. Import substitution
Under Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR), 1956, Category II of the industrial sector includes industries jointly owned and controlled by the private sector and the state.
True
False
Quotas are a tax on imported goods while tariffs specify the number of goods which can be imported.
True
False
What do you mean by Quotas?
The quantity of goods which can be exported
The quantity of goods which can be Imported
Both (a) and ((b)
None of these
Schedule C industries development were left to:
Public sector
Private sector
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
'Abolition of Intermediaries ' and 'Land Ceiling" are part of :
(a) Industrial reforms in India
(b) External sector reforms in India
(c) Land reforms in India
(d) Banking Reforms in India
What were the focus points of 2nd five-year plan?
Agriculture
Industry
service
none of these
In 1950, a small-scale industrial unit was one which invested a maximum of (a) lakh, while at present the maximum investment allowed is one crore.
Which of the following is not included in land reforms?
land ceiling
abolition of intermediaries
consolidation of land holdings
use of HYV seeds
The economic justification of subsidies in agriculture is, at present, a hotly debated question. Consider the following statements related to this.
1. A substantial amount of fertiliser subsidy also benefits the fertiliser industry, not only farmers.
2. The subsidy largely benefits the farmers in the more prosperous regions.
3. Most farmers in India are very poor and they will not be able to afford the required inputs without subsidies.
Select the correct statements using codes below
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
all of these
Perspective plan is a
short term plan
long term plan
Who is regarded as the architect of Indian planning?
MS Swaminathan
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
NITI Aayog was formed on?
1 January 2014
1 January 2015
1 July 2015
1 July 2014
What are the years of India’s 12th five-year plan?
A. 1997–2002
B. 2002–2007
C. 2007–2012
D. 2012–2017
In which of the following type of economy are resources owned privately and the main objective behind economic activities is profit-making?
(A) Capitalist
(B) Socialist
(C) Mixed
(D) Global
Soviet Union followed which kind of economic system?
Capitalist Economy
Socialist Economy
Mixed Economy
None of the above
Which of the following sector contributes highest to India's National Income?
Service Sector
Agriculture Sector
Secondary Sector
Foreign Trade
Which of the following is correct about the planning in India?
Mixed Economy has been the framework of planning in India
The duration of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was 2012-17
Planning in India with a heavy reliance on the public sector.
All of these.
Which of the following is not a long period objective of planning in India?
GDP growth
Full employment
Better quality of life
Equitable distribution
After which Five Year Plan, there were three annual Plan?
Second Five Year Plan
Third Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Fifth Five Year Plan
___________ refers to an arrangement by which central problems of an economy are solved.
Economic System
Mixed Economy
Modernisation
Socialist economy
The central problems of an economy are :
What to produce
how to produce
For whom to produce
All of these
Long term Goals of five year planning are :
Growth
Equity
Land Reforms
Modernisation
What were the focus points of 2nd five-year plan?
Agriculture
Industry
service
none of these
Which of the following is correct about the planning in India?
Mixed Economy has been the framework of planning in India
The duration of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was 2012-17
Planning in India with a heavy reliance on the public sector.
All of these.
Soviet Union followed which kind of economic system?
Capitalist Economy
Socialist Economy
Mixed Economy
None of the above
Planning Commission in India was set up in the year:
1947
1951
1950
1956
Name the long-term objectives of planning in India.
G_____, M__________, S________, E_________
(a)
Who was the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
P. C. Mahalanobis
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
None of these
Which of the following sector contributes highest to India's National Income?
Service Sector
Agriculture Sector
Secondary Sector
Foreign Trade
Which of the states got success in Land Reform?
Kerala and West Bengal
Punjab and Haryana
Rajasthan and Assam
None of these
Indian Green Revolution is most successful in:-
Wheat and Rice
Wheat and Vegetables
Rice and Pulses
Tea and Coffee
What do you mean by Quotas?
The quantity of goods which can be exported
The quantity of goods which can be Imported
Both (a) and ((b)
None of these
What you mean by tariffs?
Tax Imposed on Imported Goods
Tax Imposed on exported goods
Tax Imposed on starting an Industry
None of these
When was NITI Aayog established
1951
2011
2015
None of these
Schedule C industries development were left to:
Public sector
Private sector
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
A (a) economy is the one in which there is private as well as public ownership of the means of production.
Planning Commission, the erstwhile central planning authority in the country, has been replaced by:-
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
Finance Commission
Central Statistical Commission.
Central Statistical Organization
Which of the following is correct about the planning in India?
Mixed Economy has been the framework of planning in India
The duration of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was 2012-17
Planning in India with a heavy reliance on the public sector.
All of these.
(a) refers to fixing the specified limits of land, which could be owned by an individual.
The first phase of green revolution spanned approximately between
mid 1950s upto mid 1960s
mid 1960s upto mid 1970s
1980s
1960 - 1970
on the negative side some (a) % of population was still employed in agriculture sector even as late as 1990
Who is regarded as the architect of Indian Planning?
Prasanta Chandra Mahalnobis
V K R V Rao
P S Mahalnobis
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
In the industrial Policy Resolution 1956, (a) industries were reserved for public Sector.
(a) distribution occurs when the distribution of Income is in accordance with the ability and efficiency of the people.
A (a) economy is the one in which there is private as well as public ownership of the means of production.
(a) is achieved when there is increase in real GDP over a period of time.
There were two annual plan after (a) five year plan.
Prior to 1991 was that more important was given to (a) Sector.
Third Five Year Plan was launched in (a) .
The period of Eight Five Year Plan was (a) .
Which of the following is correct about the planning in India?
Mixed Economy has been the framework of planning in India
The duration of the Twelfth Five Year Plan was 2012-17
Planning in India with a heavy reliance on the public sector.
All of these.
Planning Commission, the erstwhile central planning authority in the country, has been replaced by:-
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
Finance Commission
Central Statistical Commission.
Central Statistical Organization
Planning Commission, the erstwhile central planning authority in the country, has been replaced by:-
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.
Finance Commission
Central Statistical Commission.
Central Statistical Organization
Green Revolution resulting from:
Traditional Irrigation facilities
Use of manure
HYV seeds
None of these
Schedule C industries development were left to:
Public sector
Private sector
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
When was NITI Aayog established
1951
2011
2015
None of these
Legally stipulated Maximum size beyond which no individual farmer can hold any land:
Tenancy Reform
Land consolidation
Abolition of intermediaries
Land Ceiling
Which was the last Five years plan in India
Eleventh plan
Twelfth plan
Thirteenth Plan
Fourteenth Plan
Which of the following is not a long period objective of planning in India?
GDP growth
Full employment
Better quality of life
Equitable distribution
What does HYVP stand for?
A. High Yielding Varieties Products
B.High Yielding Various Programme
C. High Yielding Varieties Programme
D. High Yielding Various Products
What are the years of India’s 12th five-year plan?
A. 1997–2002
B. 2002–2007
C. 2007–2012
D. 2012–2017
The portion of agricultural produce that is sold in the market by farmers is known as ______ .
A. Trade deficit
B. Marketed surplus
C. Subsidy
D. Import substitution
The father of high yielding variety seeds is considered to be Norman Borlaug.
True
False
When was the planning commission set up in India?
A. 5th March 1951
B. 25th April 1950
C. 20th March 1951
D. 15th March 1950
industries were the focus for the second five-year plan.
True
False
In which of the following type of economy are resources owned privately and the main objective behind economic activities is profit-making?
(A) Capitalist
(B) Socialist
(C) Mixed
(D) Global
What is needed to provide protection against natural calamities like floods, drought, locusts, thunderstorms, etc.?
(A) Multiple cropping
(B) Green revolution
(C) Crop insurance
(D) HYV
Which of the following steps promoted the growth of the economy as a whole by stimulating the development of industrial and tertiary sectors?
(A) Independence
(B) Planning
(C) Colonial rule
(D) Green revolution
How many industries have been reserved for the public sector under Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956?
(A) 17
(B) 21
(C) 15
(D) 2
(a) is the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Full employment and equitable distribution of income and wealth are the (a) period objectives of planning in India.
Full employment and equitable distribution of income and wealth are the (a) period objectives of planning in India.
(a) were introduced to make tillers the owners of the land and bring about equity in agriculture
Import Substitution policy was introduced to protect (a) from foreign competition.
Under Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR), 1956, Category II of the industrial sector includes industries jointly owned and controlled by the private sector and the state.
True
False
Quotas are a tax on imported goods while tariffs specify the number of goods which can be imported.
True
False
Which of the following statements regarding high yielding variety (HYV) seeds are correct?
i) The use of these seeds requires neither the use of fertilisers nor the pesticides.
ii) Dependence on regular supply of water is eliminated.
iii) In the first phase of the green revolution(mid 1960s upto mid 1970s), the use of HYV seeds primarily benefited the wheat growing regions only while In the second phase (mid-1970s to mid-1980s), the HYV technology benefited more variety of crops.
iv) In the first phase of the green revolution, the use of HYV seeds was restricted to the more affluent states such as Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
a) i and iii
b) iii and iv
c) i, ii, iii and iv
d) ii, iii and iv
Evaluate the below statements related to land reforms.
i) Just a year after independence, steps were taken to abolish intermediaries and to make the tillers the owners of land.
ii) The purpose of land ceiling was to keep the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a selected few.
Which of the above are correct?
a) Only i
b) Only ii
c) Both i and ii
d) Neither i nor ii
Legally stipulated maximum size beyond which no individual farmer can hold any land
A. Tenancy reforms
B. Abolition of intermediaries
C. Land consolidation
D. Land Ceiling
Tick the correct options
In a capitalist society the goods produced are distributed among people not on the basis of what people need but on the basis of Purchasing Power.
In a socialist society, the government decides what goods are to be produced in accordance with the needs of society.
In a mixed economy, the market will provide whatever goods and services it can produce well, and the government will provide essential goods and services which the market fails to do.
If the economy depends on the market forces of supply and demand, it is called a market economy or capitalism.
Perspective plan is a
short term plan
long term plan
Who is regarded as the architect of Indian planning?
MS Swaminathan
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual is called?
Land fragmentation
Land ceiling
Land consolidation
Land upgradation
Why did farmers in Soviet Union pack rotten fruits with fresh fruits in the same box?
Farmers were not aware.
Farmers were not trained.
In the absence of ownership. farmers did not have the incentive to be efficient.
Farmers did it purposefully to spoil all fruits.
Tick mark all the requirements to reap the benefits of Green Revolution.
Fertilizers and pesticides
High Yieding Variety seeds
Regular supply of water
Adequate Finance
The portion of agricultural produce which is sold in the market by the farmers is called?
Excess surplus
Marketable surplus
Agricultural produce
Exports
Subsidies do not allow prices to indicate the supply of a good. True/False?
True
False
According to Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956, following industries were part of Schedule A:
Arms and ammunition
Chemical industry
atomic energy
railways
shipbuilding
Under Import substitution trade policy:
Instead of exporting vehicles made in india to foreign countries, industries would be encouraged to import them.
Instead of importing vehicles made in a foreign country, industries would be encouraged to produce them in India itself.
