Chapter-7 Indian Economy (1950-1990) — Online MCQ Test
ECONOMICS · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)
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This chapter covers: five-year plans - land reforms - Green Revolution - industrial policy - trade policy.
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Chapter-7 Indian Economy (1950-1990) — Important Questions & Answers
In which year did India adopt its First Five-Year Plan?
- A. 1947
- B. 1950
- C. 1951
- D. 1952
Answer: C. 1951
India's First Five-Year Plan was adopted in 1951 and ran until 1956, focusing on agricultural development and irrigation.
India's First Five-Year Plan was adopted in 1951 and ran until 1956, focusing on agricultural development and irrigation.
Who was the architect of India's Five-Year Plans?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- C. Rajendra Prasad
- D. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister and the main architect of India's Five-Year Plans, modeled after the Soviet system.
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister and the main architect of India's Five-Year Plans, modeled after the Soviet system.
How many Five-Year Plans were completed between 1950 and 1990?
- A. 6 plans
- B. 7 plans
- C. 8 plans
- D. 9 plans
Answer: B. 7 plans
Between 1950 and 1990, seven Five-Year Plans were completed, with the Eighth Plan beginning in 1992.
Between 1950 and 1990, seven Five-Year Plans were completed, with the Eighth Plan beginning in 1992.
Analyze the relationship between land reforms and agricultural productivity during 1950-1990. Which statement is most accurate?
- A. Land reforms alone increased agricultural productivity significantly
- B. Land reforms created insecurity among farmers, reducing productivity
- C. Land reforms, combined with the Green Revolution, increased both equity and productivity
- D. Land reforms had no impact on agricultural productivity
Answer: C. Land reforms, combined with the Green Revolution, increased both equity and productivity
Land reforms redistributed land to peasants, and when combined with Green Revolution technology and infrastructure, significantly increased both agricultural productivity and access.
Land reforms redistributed land to peasants, and when combined with Green Revolution technology and infrastructure, significantly increased both agricultural productivity and access.
TRICKY: Which statement about the relationship between protectionist trade policy and the Green Revolution is MOST accurate?
- A. They were completely unrelated developments
- B. The Green Revolution succeeded despite, not because of, protectionist policies
- C. Both were part of the same self-reliance strategy: agriculture via Green Revolution technology, industry via protected domestic sectors
- D. The Green Revolution caused the need for protectionist policies
Answer: C. Both were part of the same self-reliance strategy: agriculture via Green Revolution technology, industry via protected domestic sectors
Both policies served India's self-reliance objective: Green Revolution enhanced agricultural self-sufficiency while protectionism developed domestic industries, creating an integrated development model.
Both policies served India's self-reliance objective: Green Revolution enhanced agricultural self-sufficiency while protectionism developed domestic industries, creating an integrated development model.