The 'Second Five Year Plan' period was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Second Five Year Plan' period was:
A. 1956-1961
B. 1961-1966
C. 1951-1956
D. 1953-1958
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Second Five Year Plan covered 1956-1961.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of project appraisal, a project is considered economically viable if:
A. The present value of benefits exceeds the present value of costs
B. Social costs are ignored
C. The present value of costs exceeds the present value of benefits
D. Only financial costs are considered

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In cost-benefit analysis, a project is viable when the discounted present value of its benefits exceeds the discounted present value of its costs (positive net present value).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a classification of taxes based on their impact on income distribution?
A. Progressive, proportional and regressive
B. Only direct and indirect
C. Only central and state
D. Only ad valorem and specific

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Taxes are classified as progressive (rate rises with income), proportional (constant rate) or regressive (rate falls with income) according to their effect on income distribution.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Crowding Out' is more likely to occur when:
A. There is a liquidity trap
B. Monetary policy is highly accommodative
C. The economy is near full employment and interest rates rise due to government borrowing
D. The economy is in a deep recession with excess capacity

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Crowding out is more pronounced when the economy is close to full employment, as higher government borrowing raises interest rates and reduces private investment.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1