MPSC PYQ

Planning & NITI Aayog — MPSC PYQ

Every Planning & NITI Aayog question MPSC has actually asked in Economy, 2013–2024 — 21 questions, each with the correct answer from the official MPSC key and a full explanation. Newest papers first.

ऊर्जेच्या निर्मितीमध्ये पर्यावरणाच्या ह्रासापेक्षा __________ या विकासाला जास्त प्राधान्य दिले जाते. / development is prioritized over environment degradation in energy generation.

1)मानवी / Human✓ Correct
2)सांस्कृतिक / Cultural
3)राजकीय / Political
4)सामाजिक / Social

In certain developmental paradigms focusing on comprehensive welfare and capability approaches, human development is prioritized over mere physical environment degradation during energy generation.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Aligns with Maharashtra Human Development Report perspectives.

बाराव्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेच्या उद्दिष्टांमध्ये किंमत वाढीचा दर किती टक्के स्थिर ठेवणे आवश्यक होते ? / What percentage of the rate of price increase was required to be kept as per the objectives of the 12th Five Year Plan ?

1)4.5 ते 5.0% / 4.5 to 5.0%✓ Correct
2)3.5 ते 5.0% / 3.5 to 5.0%
3)4.0 ते 5.0% / 4.0 to 5.0%
4)4.5 ते 5.5% / 4.5 to 5.5%

The 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) aimed at faster, sustainable, and more inclusive growth, specifying a targeted range for keeping the price rise (inflation) rate controlled between 4.5% to 5.0%.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

National planning targets applied uniformly across states including Maharashtra.

दृष्टिकोन नियोजन म्हणजे / Perspective Planning refers

(a)20 ते 25 वर्षासाठी दीर्घकालीन नियोजन. / Long run planning for 20 to 25 years.

(b)दीर्घकालीन लक्ष्य 15, 20 किंवा 25 वर्षाच्या कालावधीसाठी अगाऊ ठरवणे. / Long range targets are set in-advance for a period of 15, 20 or 25 years.

(c)15 ते 20 वर्षाच्या संपूर्ण कालावधीसाठी एक योजना. / One plan for entire period of 15 to 20 years.

(d)व्यापक उद्दिष्टे आणि लक्ष्य एक किंवा दोन वर्षात साध्य करणे. / Broader Objectives and targets are achieved within one or two years.

1)केवळ (b) / only (b)✓ Correct
2)केवळ (a) / only (a)
3)सु आणि (c) / (a) and (c)
4)सु आणि (d) / (c) and (d)

Perspective Planning refers to long-term planning where broad targets and long-range goals are set in advance for an extended period such as 15, 20, or 25 years.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Used in long-term state infrastructure and vision documents.

सातव्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेत सर्वाधिक वाटा ________ ला दिला गेला. / The largest share of allocation in the Seventh Five Year Plan went to the :

1)कृषी आणि संदेशवहन क्षेत्र / Agriculture and Communication Sector
2)औद्योगिक आणि संदेशवहन क्षेत्र / Industrial and Communication Sector
3)ऊर्जा क्षेत्र / Energy Sector✓ Correct
4)वाहतूक आणि संदेशवहन क्षेत्र / Transport and Communication Sector

In the Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-1990), the highest priority and largest share of resource allocation was given to the energy sector to tackle power shortages.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Important for MPSC syllabus on Indian Economy and Planning.

विविध योजना दस्तऐवजातून नियोजनाची दीर्घकालीन उद्दिष्टे खालीलप्रमाणे दिसून येतात. The long-term objectives of economic planning, as spelt out in various plan documents have been as follows :

(a)आर्थिक वृद्धी, आत्मनिर्भरता / Economic growth, self-reliance

(b)बेकारी निर्मूलन, उत्पन्न विषमता घट / Removal of unemployment, reduction in income inequalities

(c)गरीबी निर्मूलन, आधुनिकीकरण / Elimination of poverty, modernization

(d)समावेशक आणि शाश्वत वृद्धी / Inclusiveness and sustainability of growth

1)अ फक्त / a only
2)ब फक्त / b only
3)क फक्त / c only
4)अ, ब, क आणि ड / a, b, c and d✓ Correct

Long-term objectives of Indian economic planning across various five-year plan documents have consistently encompassed economic growth, self-reliance, removal of unemployment, reduction in income inequalities, elimination of poverty, modernization, inclusiveness, and sustainability.

योजना निर्मिती आणि यशासाठी पुढील बाबींची गरज असते : The formulation and success of a plan require the following :

(a)नियोजन आयोग, आकडेवारी, उद्दिष्टे / Planning Commission, Statistical data, Objectives

(b)लक्षे आणि अग्रक्रम निश्चिती, संसाधन संकलन / Fixation of Targets and Priorities, Mobilisation of Resources

(c)अभ्रष्ट आणि कार्यक्षम प्रशासन, योग्य विकास धोरण / Incorrupt and Efficient Administration, Proper Development Policy

(d)प्रशासन काटकसर, शिक्षणाचा पाया / Economy in Administration, Education base

1)अ फक्त / a only
2)अ आणि ब / a and b
3)अ, ब आणि क / a, b and c
4)अ, ब, क आणि ड / a, b, c and d✓ Correct

Successful economic planning requires a robust institutional setup like a planning body, accurate statistical data, clear objectives, target fixation, resource mobilization, efficient and corruption-free administration, and proper development policies.

निती आयोगाच्या 2017-2020 या त्रैवार्षिक आराखड्याची ही उद्दिष्ट्ये आहेत : The three year action agenda of NITI Aayog for 2017-2020 aimed at :

(a)सन 2022 पर्यंत शेतकऱ्यांचे उत्पन्न दुप्पट करणे. / Doubling farmers' income by 2022.

(b)सन 2022 पर्यंत प्रत्येक घरात वीजपुरवठा करणे. / Provision of electricity to all households by 2022.

(c)सन 2022 पर्यंत प्रत्येक राज्यात केंद्रीय विद्यापीठाची स्थापना करणे. / Establishing central universities in all states by 2022.

1)(a) फक्त बरोबर आहे. / (a) only is correct.
2)(b) आणि (c) फक्त बरोबर आहेत. / (b) and (c) only are correct.
3)(a) आणि (c) फक्त बरोबर आहेत. / (a) and (c) only are correct.
4)(a) आणि (b) फक्त बरोबर आहेत. / (a) and (b) only are correct.✓ Correct

NITI Aayog's 2017-2020 action agenda aimed at doubling farmers' income by 2022 and providing electricity to all households by 2022. Establishing central universities in all states was not part of this specific target list. Thus, (a) and (b) are correct.

अकराव्या पंचवार्षिक योजने अंतर्गत देखरेख/मोजमाप करता येण्यायोग्य 27 लक्ष्यांचे/उद्दिष्टांचे किती मुख्य गटात विभाजन केले?

1)6 गटांत / 6 categories✓ Correct
2)5 गटांत / 5 categories
3)4 गटांत / 4 categories
4)9 गटांत / 9 categories

The 27 monitorable targets of the Eleventh Five Year Plan were classified into 6 major groups covering economic growth, poverty, education, health, environment, and infrastructure.

खालील विधाने विचारात घ्या : Consider the following statements :

(a)भारतीय नियोजन आयोगाची जागा नीती आयोगाने जानेवारी 2015 पासून घेतली आहे. / Planning Commission of India was replaced by NITI Aayog in January, 2015.

(b)प्रमाणक स्थापक (नॉर्मेटीव्ह) नियोजन हे नीती आयोगाचे मार्गदर्शक तत्व आहे. / Normative Planning is a guiding principle of NITI Aayog.

1)(a) फक्त बरोबर / (a) only is correct
2)(b) फक्त बरोबर / (b) only is correct
3)(a) आणि (b) दोन्ही बरोबर / both (a) and (b) are correct✓ Correct
4)(a) आणि (b) दोन्ही चूक / both (a) and (b) are incorrect

Planning Commission was indeed replaced by NITI Aayog in January 2015, making statement (a) correct. Statement (b) is also correct as Normative Planning (guiding and policy-oriented approach rather than allocation of funds) serves as a guiding principle of NITI Aayog.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

State planning boards in Maharashtra interact closely with NITI Aayog for regional developmental goals.

योजना काळातील, 1951 ते 2011 या कालखंडाच्या संदर्भात पुढील विधाने विचारात घ्या. वरीलपैकी कोणते विधाने सत्य आहेत ? In the context of planning era i.e. 1951 to 2011, take into consideration the following statements : Which of the above statements are true ?

(a)देशाच्या अन्नधान्य उत्पादनात चार पट वाढ झाली, भारतीय उद्योगांचे विविधीकरण झाले. / Food production increases fourfold, diversified industrial growth takes place.

(b)आयात पर्यायीकरण, निर्यात विविधीकरण आणि विज्ञान, तंत्रज्ञान विद्येचा प्रसार झाला. / Import substitution, diversified export promotion and science and technical educational expansion takes place.

(c)दारिद्र्य व बेकारीचे प्रमाण कमी करण्यात यश आले. / Achievement in reducing poverty and unemployment ratio.

(d)उत्पन्न व संपत्तीचे विकेंद्रीकरण करणे आणि आर्थिक सत्तेचे केंद्रीकरण कमी करण्यात यश आले. / Reduction in concentration of economic power, decentralization of income and wealth takes place.

1)ब, क आणि ड / b, c and d
2)ब आणि क / b and c
3)अ आणि ब / a and b✓ Correct
4)क आणि ड / c and d

During the planning era (1951-2011), India saw a fourfold increase in food grain production and diversified industrial growth, along with import substitution and S&T expansion. However, poverty, unemployment, and economic concentration remained major persistent challenges, making statements (c) and (d) incorrect.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Regional imbalances and agrarian distress in Maharashtra reflect incomplete poverty and unemployment reduction.

अकराव्या योजने अंतर्गत, सर्वसमावेशकता दर्शविणारी, मोजता येण्यासारखी काही लक्ष्यं समाविष्ट केली होती. ती म्हणजे : Under the Eleventh Plan, some of the monitorable targets reflecting inclusiveness include

(a)पायाभूत सुविधा / infrastructure

(b)पर्यावरण / environment

(c)उत्पन्न व गरीबी / income and poverty

(d)शिक्षण व आरोग्य / education and health

1)फक्त क आणि ड / Only c and d
2)अ, ब, क आणि ड / a, b, c and d✓ Correct
3)फक्त क / Only c
4)फक्त ब, क आणि ड / Only b, c and d

The 11th Five Year Plan introduced monitorable targets for inclusiveness covering infrastructure, environment, income and poverty, as well as education and health, aiming for broad-based growth.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Inclusive growth indicators are tracked in Maharashtra's Human Development Reports.

दुसऱ्या पंचवार्षिक योजनाकाळात पुढीलपैकी कोणत्या ठिकाणी लोहपोलाद कारखाना सुरू करण्यात आला नाही ? At which of the following places was an iron and steel factory not started during the Second Five Year Plan ?

(a)राऊरकेला (ओरिसा)

(b)भिलाई (छत्तीसगड)

(c)दुर्गापूर (प. बंगाल)

(d)बोकारो (झारखंड)

1)फक्त अ आणि ब / Only a and b
2)फक्त क / Only c
3)फक्त ड / Only d✓ Correct
4)फक्त अ आणि ड / Only a and d

Rourkela, Bhilai, and Durgapur were set up during the Second Five Year Plan, whereas Bokaro was established during the Third Five Year Plan.

बाराव्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेचे (2012 – 17) मुख्य उद्दिष्ट कोणते होते ? Which of the following was the aim of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012 – 17) ?

1)आर्थिक वृद्धी व स्थिर विकास साधणे / To achieve economic growth and stable development
2)जलद वृद्धी व विकास साधणे / To achieve faster growth and development
3)जलद व अधिक सर्वसमावेशक वृद्धी साधणे / To achieve faster and more inclusive growth
4)जलद, शाश्वत आणि अधिक सर्वसमावेशक वृद्धि साधणे / To achieve faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth✓ Correct

The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–17) had the main objective of achieving 'faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth'.

अनिसर्गिक व अंमलात आणता न येणाऱ्या नियोजनत काय गृहित धरले आहे ? What is assumed in an unnatural and unworkable plan ?

1)निसर्ग अमर्याद संसाधने पुरवतो / Nature provides unlimited resources
2)माणसे समान आहेत व असतात / Men are or ought to be equal✓ Correct
3)शहरीकरण हा विकासाचा पाया आहे / Urbanisation is the base for development
4)उत्पनाचे समान वाटप / Equal distribution of income

An unnatural and unworkable economic plan often assumes that all men are equal in capabilities and resources, which ignores practical inequalities.

भारताने स्वीकारलेल्या नियोजनाच्या धोरणातील सुरवातीच्या काळात खालीलपैकी कोणत्या तीन बाबी होत्या ?

(a)दीर्घकालीन वृद्धि प्रक्रियेची सुरवात करण्यासाठी सुयोग्य पाया तयार करणे

(b)विकास प्रक्रिया जेव्हा सुरू होईल तेव्हा कारखानदारी क्षेत्राला प्राधानिकता (प्राधान्य) देणे

(c)भांडवली वस्तू उत्पादन क्षेत्रावर भर

(d)उपभोम्य वस्तू उत्पादन क्षेत्रावर भर

1)फक्त अ, ब आणि क✓ Correct
2)फक्त अ, क आणि ड
3)फक्त ब, क आणि ड
4)फक्त अ, ब आणि ड

Early Indian economic planning strategies focused on building a sound foundation for long-term growth, prioritizing the manufacturing/capital goods sector, rather than immediate consumer goods.

'योजना अवकाश' म्हणून ओळखल्या जाणाऱ्या वार्षिक योजना ________ या काळात राबविल्या गेल्या.

1)1965 - 66
2)1966 - 69✓ Correct
3)1967 - 70
4)1968 - 71

The period from 1966 to 1969 is known as 'Plan Holiday' or Plan Vacation due to drought, economic crisis, and wars, during which annual plans were implemented.

बाराव्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेंतर्गत सर्वसमावेशकता संकल्पनेच्या पुढील बाबींवर भर दिला आहे : The Twelfth Five Year Plan emphasises the following dimensions of inclusiveness :

(a)सर्वसमावेशकता म्हणजे दारिद्र्यनिर्मूलन / Inclusiveness as poverty reduction

(b)सर्वसमावेशकता म्हणजे (समाजातील) विविध गटातील समानता / Inclusion as group equality

(c)सर्वसमावेशकता म्हणजे क्षेत्रीय समतोल / Inclusiveness as regional balance

(d)उत्पन्न विषमतेवर भर / Focus on income inequality

1)फक्त अ आणि ड / Only a and d
2)अ, ब, क, ड सर्व बरोबर / All four a, b, c, d above✓ Correct
3)फक्त अ आणि क / Only a and c
4)फक्त अ, ब आणि क / Only a, b and c

The 12th Five Year Plan defined inclusiveness broadly, encompassing poverty reduction, group equality, regional balance, and addressing income inequalities.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Regional imbalances between Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Western Maharashtra made regional balance a key focus.

अकराव्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेची (2007 – 12) संकल्पना ________ होती. The theme of the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007 – 12) was

1)वृद्धी व विकासाच्या दिशेने / Towards growth and development
2)जलद वृद्धि व विकासाच्या दिशेने / Towards faster growth and development
3)जलद व सर्वसमावेशक वृद्धिविषये / Towards faster and more inclusive development✓ Correct
4)जलद, सर्वसमावेशक व शाश्वत वृद्धिविषये / Towards faster, inclusive and sustainable growth

The theme of the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-12) was 'Towards faster and more inclusive growth'. It focused on bridging socio-economic divides.

9 व्या व 10 व्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेत भारतातील किंमत वाढीचा वार्षिक दर हा होता

1)4% व 5% अनुक्रमे✓ Correct
2)5% व 7% अनुक्रमे
3)4% व 7% अनुक्रमे
4)7% व 5% अनुक्रमे

The official MPSC answer key confirms the correct answer is "4% व 5% अनुक्रमे". This question's original explanation was written against an earlier, since-corrected answer-key reading and has been cleared pending a verified rewrite, rather than leaving it arguing for the wrong option.

राज्य सरकारशी सल्लामसलत करून प्रत्येक राज्यासाठी विवक्षित उद्दिष्टे ठरवून देणे हे कुठल्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेचे वैशिष्ट्य होते ? Which Five Year Plan had a unique feature to lay down specific targets for each state in consultation with the State Government ?

1)10वी पंचवार्षिक योजना / 10th Five Year Plan✓ Correct
2)8वी पंचवार्षिक योजना / 8th Five Year Plan
3)12वी पंचवार्षिक योजना / 12th Five Year Plan
4)11वी पंचवार्षिक योजना / 11th Five Year Plan

The 10th Five Year Plan introduced a unique feature of setting specific, target-driven goals for individual states in consultation with state governments to foster cooperative federalism.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

State-specific planning targets directly impacted Maharashtra's regional development boards.

11व्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेतील राष्ट्रीय कृषी विकास योजनेचे प्रमुख उद्दिष्ट कोणते ? / The main objective of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna in 11th five year plan was :

1)राज्य सरकारला कृषी व इतर क्षेत्रातील सार्वजनिक गुंतवणुकीसाठी प्रोत्साहन देणे. / To incentivise the states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.✓ Correct
2)भारतीय कृषी निर्यातदारांना सवलती देणे. / To provide incentive to Indian agricultural exporters.
3)सरकारसाठी महसूल निर्माण करणे. / To generate revenue for the Government.
4)वरीलपैकी कोणतेही नाही. / None of the above

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was launched during the 11th Five Year Plan to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors to achieve higher growth rates.

🏛️ The Maharashtra angle

Helped Maharashtra allocate targeted funds for regional agricultural growth.