The main emphasis of the Second Five Year Plan was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main emphasis of the Second Five Year Plan was:
A. reduction of population growth
B. eradication of illiteracy
C. rapid industrialization with emphasis on basic and heavy industries
D. rapid development of agriculture
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Second Plan emphasized rapid industrialization, especially basic and heavy industries.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Modern Supply-Side Economics' emphasis?
A. Only demand management through fiscal expansion
B. Complete neglect of incentives
C. Only monetary expansion
D. Tax incentives and structural reforms to raise potential output and improve incentives to work, save and invest

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Supply-side approaches stress policies that expand the productive capacity of the economy by improving incentives, reducing distortions and raising the efficiency of resource allocation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The paradox of thrift suggests that:
A. saving is always beneficial for the economy
B. increased saving by all households may reduce aggregate demand and output
C. thrift always increases investment
D. saving is impossible in a recession

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The paradox of thrift states that if everyone saves more during a recession, total demand and output may fall.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a cause of demand-pull inflation?
A. Supply chain disruptions
B. Rise in wages independent of productivity
C. Increase in money supply and aggregate demand
D. Increase in the cost of raw materials

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Demand-pull inflation arises when aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply at full employment, often due to excess money supply or expansionary fiscal policy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1