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

The 'Third Five Year Plan' period was:
A. 1966-1971
B. 1961-1966
C. 1956-1961
D. 1969-1974
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Third Five Year Plan covered 1961-1966.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Global Savings Glut' hypothesis?
A. A surplus of global saving relative to investment contributed to low interest rates and capital flows into deficit countries
B. Only domestic factors determined interest rates
C. A global shortage of saving
D. Capital flows were irrelevant

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The global-savings-glut hypothesis, advanced by Ben Bernanke, attributes the low long-term interest rates and large current-account deficits of some countries in the 2000s partly to excess saving in emerging Asia and oil-exporting economies.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following would most likely cause the rupee to appreciate?
A. Increase in imports
B. Large capital inflows into India
C. Lower foreign investment
D. Higher domestic inflation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Large capital inflows increase demand for rupee, causing appreciation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on demerit goods is generally:
A. 12%
B. 5%
C. 28% plus cess
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Demerit goods like tobacco and aerated drinks attract 28% plus cess.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1