MCQ on Planning Commission of India – Indian Polity
Q1. When was the Planning Commission established in India?
a) 1947
b) 1948
c) 1950
d) 1965
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Correct Answer: c) 1950
Explanation: The Planning Commission was established in India on March 15, 1950.
Q2. Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: The first Chairman of the Planning Commission was Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
Q3. The Planning Commission was replaced by which organization in 2015?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Finance Commission
c) National Development Council
d) Economic Advisory Council
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Correct Answer: a) NITI Aayog
Explanation: The Planning Commission was replaced by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) in 2015.
Q4. How many Five-Year Plans were formulated by the Planning Commission?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 14
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Correct Answer: c) 12
Explanation: The Planning Commission formulated a total of 12 Five-Year Plans between 1951 and 2012.
Q5. Which of the following was the main objective of the First Five-Year Plan?
a) Industrialization
b) Agriculture and Community Development
c) Self-reliance
d) Poverty Alleviation
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Correct Answer: b) Agriculture and Community Development
Explanation: The main objective of the First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) was to focus on agriculture and community development.
Q6. Which Five-Year Plan is associated with the slogan “Garibi Hatao” (Remove Poverty)?
a) Third Five-Year Plan
b) Fourth Five-Year Plan
c) Fifth Five-Year Plan
d) Sixth Five-Year Plan
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Correct Answer: c) Fifth Five-Year Plan
Explanation: The slogan “Garibi Hatao” (Remove Poverty) was associated with the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979).
Q7. Which Five-Year Plan focused on the concept of “Growth with Social Justice and Equality”?
a) Third Five-Year Plan
b) Fourth Five-Year Plan
c) Fifth Five-Year Plan
d) Sixth Five-Year Plan
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Correct Answer: d) Sixth Five-Year Plan
Explanation: The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985) focused on the concept of “Growth with Social Justice and Equality.”
Q8. Which Five-Year Plan aimed at “Rapid Industrialization”?
a) First Five-Year Plan
b) Second Five-Year Plan
c) Third Five-Year Plan
d) Fourth Five-Year Plan
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Correct Answer: b) Second Five-Year Plan
Explanation: The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) aimed at “Rapid Industrialization.”
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
b) Allocation of resources
c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
d) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
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Correct Answer: c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
Explanation: Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India is not a function of the Planning Commission.
Q10. Who was the last Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission?
a) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
b) Manmohan Singh
c) Yashwant Sinha
d) Arvind Panagariya
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Correct Answer: a) Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Explanation: Montek Singh Ahluwalia was the last Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Q11. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Conducting examinations for appointment to the services of the state
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
Explanation: Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India is not a function of the Planning Commission.
Q12. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Allocation of resources
c) Conducting examinations for appointment to the services of the state
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: b) Allocation of resources
Explanation: Allocation of resources is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q13. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
Explanation: Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q14. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
b) Allocation of resources
c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
d) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
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Correct Answer: c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
Explanation: Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India is not a function of the Planning Commission.
Q15. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
Explanation: Formulation of Five-Year Plans is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q16. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Allocation of resources
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Allocation of resources
Explanation: Allocation of resources is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q17. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
Explanation: Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
b) Allocation of resources
c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
d) Monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation
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Correct Answer: c) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
Explanation: Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India is not a function of the Planning Commission.
Q19. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Formulation of Five-Year Plans
Explanation: Formulation of Five-Year Plans is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.
Q20. Which of the following is a function of the Planning Commission?
a) Advising the President on disciplinary matters
b) Formulating foreign policy for the Government of India
c) Allocation of resources
d) Direct recruitment by selection through interviews
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Correct Answer: c) Allocation of resources
Explanation: Allocation of resources is one of the functions of the Planning Commission.