Chapter-10 Politics of Planned Development — Online MCQ Test
POLITICAL SCIENCE · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)
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This chapter covers: five-year plans - mixed economy - Green Revolution - agriculture - industry.
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Chapter-10 Politics of Planned Development — Important Questions & Answers
Which of the following best describes the concept of a 'mixed economy'?
- A. An economy where only the private sector operates
- B. An economy combining both public and private sectors with state regulation
- C. An economy controlled entirely by the government
- D. An economy based solely on agriculture
Answer: B. An economy combining both public and private sectors with state regulation
A mixed economy allows both public and private enterprises to operate under state regulation, which was the model adopted by India after independence.
A mixed economy allows both public and private enterprises to operate under state regulation, which was the model adopted by India after independence.
In which year did India launch its First Five-Year Plan?
- A. 1947
- B. 1950
- C. 1951
- D. 1952
Answer: C. 1951
India's First Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951, covering the period 1951-1956, with a focus on agricultural development and irrigation.
India's First Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951, covering the period 1951-1956, with a focus on agricultural development and irrigation.
How many Five-Year Plans were implemented in independent India?
- A. 10
- B. 11
- C. 12
- D. 13
Answer: C. 12
India implemented 12 Five-Year Plans from 1951 to 2017, after which the Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog.
India implemented 12 Five-Year Plans from 1951 to 2017, after which the Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog.
Compare the approach of the First and Second Five-Year Plans. Which statement is correct?
- A. Both gave equal importance to agriculture and industry
- B. The First emphasized agriculture while the Second stressed heavy industrialization
- C. Both focused exclusively on agriculture
- D. Both rejected the mixed economy model
Answer: B. The First emphasized agriculture while the Second stressed heavy industrialization
The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) prioritized agriculture and irrigation, while the Second (1956-1961) shifted focus to heavy industry and capital goods production.
The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) prioritized agriculture and irrigation, while the Second (1956-1961) shifted focus to heavy industry and capital goods production.
Which factor was LEAST important in determining the success of the Green Revolution in a particular region?
- A. Availability of irrigation facilities
- B. Educational background of farmers in that region
- C. Access to credit and modern inputs like HYV seeds and fertilizers
- D. Soil quality and climate conditions suitable for new crops
Answer: B. Educational background of farmers in that region
While education helps, the Green Revolution's success primarily depended on irrigation, credit access, soil quality, and climate—not primarily on farmers' educational background.
While education helps, the Green Revolution's success primarily depended on irrigation, credit access, soil quality, and climate—not primarily on farmers' educational background.