SSC CGL Economy – Planning in India & NITI Aayog – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

← Back

SSC CGL Economy – Planning in India & NITI Aayog – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Indian Economy. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

Get daily current affairs & exam alerts – follow us YouTube WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel Facebook Page Instagram
Share with friends & study groups
Link to this page from your website / blog (HTML code)
1.  
One-line recallThe Planning Commission of India was set up in:

Correct Answer: D [1950]

Explanation:

Set up on 15 March 1950 by a Cabinet resolution.

2.  
The Harrod–Domar approach was the basis of which Five-Year Plan?

Correct Answer: C [1st Plan (1951–56)]

Explanation:

1st Plan – Harrod–Domar (g = s ÷ v), stress on agriculture; the 2nd Plan used the Mahalanobis model.

3.  
In 'NITI Aayog', NITI stands for:

Correct Answer: B [National Institution for Transforming India]

Explanation:

NITI = National Institution for Transforming India (niti.gov.in); it replaced the Planning Commission.

4.  
Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

Correct Answer: A [The Prime Minister]

Explanation:

The PM chairs NITI Aayog, as he chaired the Planning Commission.

5.  
The period 1966–69 in Indian planning is known as the:

Correct Answer: A [Plan holiday]

Explanation:

Three annual plans after the 3rd Plan – plan holiday.

6.  
Which was the last Five-Year Plan of India?

Correct Answer: C [12th Plan (2012–17)]

Explanation:

Five-Year Plans ended with the 12th Plan in 2017.

7.  
The 'Bombay Plan' (1944) was prepared by:

Correct Answer: B [leading industrialists]

Explanation:

Bombay Plan – industrialists such as J.R.D.

8.  
Fill in the blankThe Planning Commission was a/an ______ body.

Correct Answer: D [extra-constitutional (non-statutory)]

Explanation:

It was set up by a Cabinet resolution, not by the Constitution or an Act.

9.  
'Economic and social planning' is listed in which list of the Seventh Schedule?

Correct Answer: C [Concurrent List]

Explanation:

List III (Concurrent), Entry 20.

10.  
Odd one outWhich of these is NOT one of the four goals of planning named by NCERT?

Correct Answer: D [Privatisation]

Explanation:

The four goals: growth, modernisation, self-reliance and equity.

11.  
The 'Garibi Hatao' (removal of poverty) slogan is linked with which plan?

Correct Answer: A [5th Plan]

Explanation:

Slogan Spotter: Garibi Hatao → 5th Plan (1974–79).

12.  
Statement-based
I. NITI Aayog allocates plan funds to States.
II. NITI Aayog's Governing Council includes Chief Ministers.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [Only II]

Explanation:

NITI is a think tank and does not allocate funds; CMs sit in the Governing Council.

➤ Full notes, shortcuts and every answer explained – SSC CGL 2026 Indian Economy book (₹149): www.shanmugamiasacademy.in/study-materials/ssc-cgl-indian-economy

📘 SSC CGL 2026 – Indian Economy (Tier I + Tier II)
Here you get the answer with a one-line explanation. 773 original questions with answer key and explanations · mind-maps, notes, tables and shortcuts · Tier I and Tier II practice sets + 3 mock tests
Get the book – ₹149 ₹299 →
Score: 0 Answered: 0 / 0