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:

Which of the following benefits is covered under social security schemes ?

• Retirement benefits
• Medical facility
• Compensation facilities
• All of the above
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Explanation:

In the context of Indias Five Year Plans a shift in the pattern of industrialisation with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begin in:

• Fourth Plan
• Sixth Plan
• Eight Plan
• Tenth Plan
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Sixth Plan ]

Explanation:

Which prograrnme gave the slogan, Garibi Hatao ?

• 4th Five Year Plan
• 5th Five year plan
• 6th Five Year Plan
• 7th Five year plan
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 5th Five year plan ]

Explanation:

Tertiary sector activities include

• Cottage industries
• Mining activities
• Construction activities
• Infrastructure services
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Infrastructure services ]

Explanation:

Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:

• Reduction of Poverty
• Extension of employment opportunities
• Strengthening of capital market
• Reduction in gender inequality
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Strengthening of capital market ]

Explanation:

Government imposes taxes to:

• run the machinery of State
• uplift of weaker sections
• check the accumulation of wealth among the rich
• None of the above
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ run the machinery of State ]

Explanation:

'Economic Survey' is published by:

• The Ministry of Finance
• The Planning Commission
• The Government of India
• The Central Statistical Organization
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ The Ministry of Finance ]

Explanation:

If withdrawal of a worker from employment does not create any output loss, this situation is known as

• Search unemployment
• Voluntary unemployment
• Disguised unemployment
• Frictional unemployment
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Disguised unemployment ]

Explanation:

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: