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Q1medium

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary objective of India's Second Five Year Plan?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Plan Holidays' in India: 1. They occurred after the Third Five Year Plan. 2. The primary reason was the severe economic crisis caused by wars and droughts. 3. During this period, the Green Revolution was initiated. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3easy

With reference to India's economic planning, which of the following statements about the transition from Planning Commission to NITI Aayog is correct?

Q4medium

The objective of 'Faster, More Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth' was the guiding principle of which of the following Five Year Plans?

Q5easy

Which of the following constitutional provisions provided the foundational ethos for state-led economic planning in India, even without directly mandating Five Year Plans?