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Planning in India — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary difference between the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog?

Q2easy

Which Five-Year Plan in India adopted the Mahalanobis model, focusing on rapid industrialization and heavy industries?

Q3medium

Regarding economic planning in India, which of the following constitutional provisions places 'Economic and Social Planning' under the Concurrent List?

Q4easy

Which of the following statements regarding the 'Plan vs. Non-Plan Expenditure' distinction in India is/are correct? 1. Plan expenditure referred to expenses on development projects outlined in the Five-Year Plans. 2. Non-plan expenditure covered recurring expenses like salaries and maintenance. 3. The distinction was abolished in 2017.

Q5medium

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts significantly impacted economic planning in India by: