Which of the following is not the part of non-statutory welfare measure ?

• Health
• Education
• Transport
• Employees compensation
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Transport ]

Explanation:

Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?

• 1961-1966
• 1965-1966
• 1966-1969
• 1969-1974
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ 1966-1969 ]

Explanation:

The purpose of land reforms was to :

• increase the production in agriculture
• increase the purchasing power of the rural population
• ensure distributive justice with economic growth
• all of the above
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ all of the above ]

Explanation:

The Plan launched in the 50th year of Indian Independence was :

• Sixth five year plan
• Eighth five year plan
• Ninth five year plan
• Tenth five year plan
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Ninth five year plan ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

• Food processing
• Telecom services
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was first announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi on:

• 15th August, 2014
• 28th August, 2015
• 26th January, 2016
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 15th August, 2014 ]

Explanation:

The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Subhash Chandra Bose
• P. C. Mahalanobis
• None of them
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ P. C. Mahalanobis ]

Explanation:

Thename of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is associated with:

• First Five-Year Plan
• Second Five-Year Plan
• Third Five-Year Plan
• Fourth Five-Year Plan
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Second Five-Year Plan ]

Explanation: Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is also known as the father of Indian Statistics, architect of the Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61).

Three annual plans were launched between:

• 1969 to 1972
• 1986 to 1989
• 1990 to 1993
• 1966 to 1969
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ 1966 to 1969 ]

Explanation:

In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

• Technology Development
• Free Trade
• Foreign Investment
• Employment
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Free Trade ]

Explanation: