MCQs on Planning, Unemployment, Agricultural Development, and Poverty for Government Exams(Part-II)

Section 1: Planning in India

1. Which was the first Five-Year Plan in India? a) 1947-1952
   b) 1951-1956
   c) 1956-1961
   d) 1961-1966
   Answer: b) 1951-1956
2. The Planning Commission was established in which year? a) 1947
   b) 1950
   c) 1952
   d) 1955
   Answer: b) 1950
3. The main objective of the First Five-Year Plan was: a) Industrial development
   b) Agriculture development
   c) Infrastructure development
   d) Social sector reforms
   Answer: b) Agriculture development
4. The Eleventh Five-Year Plan focused on: a) Growth with stability
   b) Faster and inclusive growth
   c) Self-sufficiency
   d) Import substitution
   Answer: b) Faster and inclusive growth

Section 2: Unemployment 5. The term “Disguised Unemployment” is mostly associated with which sector? a) Industrial sector
b) Agricultural sector
c) Service sector
d) Transport sector
Answer: b) Agricultural sector

6. Cyclical unemployment occurs due to: a) Seasonal variations in employment
   b) Fluctuations in the business cycle
   c) Changes in technology
   d) Structural changes in the economy
   Answer: b) Fluctuations in the business cycle
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of unemployment? a) Structural unemployment
   b) Cyclical unemployment
   c) Frictional unemployment
   d) Permanent unemployment
   Answer: d) Permanent unemployment
8. Which scheme was launched to provide employment in rural areas? a) PMAY
   b) MNREGA
   c) NITI Aayog
   d) Make in India
   Answer: b) MNREGA

Section 3: Agricultural Development 9. The Green Revolution in India was mainly associated with: a) Heavy industries
b) High-yielding variety seeds
c) Education sector
d) Transport development
Answer: b) High-yielding variety seeds

10. The father of the Green Revolution in India is: a) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
    b) Dr. Norman Borlaug
    c) Dr. Verghese Kurien
    d) Dr. C. Subramaniam
    Answer: a) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
11. The major source of irrigation in India is: a) Wells and Tubewells
    b) Rivers
    c) Tanks
    d) Canals
    Answer: a) Wells and Tubewells
12. The minimum support price (MSP) is announced by: a) RBI
    b) NABARD
    c) Government of India
    d) SEBI
    Answer: c) Government of India

Section 4: Poverty in India 13. The poverty line in India is defined on the basis of: a) Income level
b) Consumption expenditure
c) Employment status
d) Literacy rate
Answer: b) Consumption expenditure

14. The Tendulkar Committee defined the poverty line based on: a) Income criteria
    b) Caloric intake
    c) Basic needs approach
    d) Unemployment rate
    Answer: b) Caloric intake
15. Which organization estimates poverty in India? a) Ministry of Finance
    b) RBI
    c) NITI Aayog
    d) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
    Answer: d) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
16. The most effective measure to reduce poverty in India is: a) Increasing food production
    b) Providing employment opportunities
    c) Increasing foreign reserves
    d) Reducing inflation
    Answer: b) Providing employment opportunities

Section 5: Miscellaneous 17. The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was launched in: a) 1975
b) 1980
c) 1985
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1980

18. The concept of “Trickle Down Effect” is related to: a) Industrial growth
    b) Economic development
    c) Income inequality
    d) Rural migration
    Answer: c) Income inequality
19. Which is NOT a feature of Indian agriculture? a) Dependence on monsoon
    b) Labor-intensive
    c) High mechanization
    d) Predominance of small and marginal farmers
    Answer: c) High mechanization
20. The main aim of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is: a) Housing for all
    b) Free education
    c) Providing food security
    d) Employment generation
    Answer: c) Providing food security
21. Which state in India has the highest agricultural production? a) Punjab
    b) Maharashtra
    c) Uttar Pradesh
    d) Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
22. The concept of “Inclusive Growth” was introduced in which Five-Year Plan? a) Ninth
    b) Tenth
    c) Eleventh
    d) Twelfth
    Answer: c) Eleventh
23. The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims at: a) Promoting foreign investments
    b) Encouraging agricultural research
    c) Improving agricultural productivity
    d) Increasing GST collection
    Answer: c) Improving agricultural productivity
24. Which committee recommended the poverty estimation in India? a) Narasimham Committee
    b) Tendulkar Committee
    c) Rangarajan Committee
    d) Kelkar Committee
    Answer: b) Tendulkar Committee
25. The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is aimed at: a) Controlling inflation
    b) Ensuring food security
    c) Increasing GDP
    d) Improving literacy rates
    Answer: b) Ensuring food security