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Question Bank: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

This chapter examines the importance of planning for sustainable development in India, focusing on strategies that address economic, social, and environmental issues.

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Question Bank - Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

Q1.

What is the primary objective of the NITI Aayog?

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Q2.

Which approach to planning focuses specifically on economic sectors?

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Q3.

What significant change occurred in Indian planning on January 1, 2015?

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Q4.

Which program focuses on developing drought-prone areas in India?

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Q5.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NITI Aayog?

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Q6.

What is the essence of decentralized planning according to NITI Aayog?

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Q7.

Which of the following best describes 'Target Area Planning'?

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Q8.

How does NITI Aayog support sustainable development?

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Q9.

Which of the following is a common trap in understanding NITI Aayog's role?

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Q10.

What did the National Committee on Development of Backward Areas emphasize?

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Q11.

What is a major focus of the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q12.

Which planning method aims to address social disparities in development?

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Q13.

The conclusion of the Planning Commission's approach led to which of the following?

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Q14.

What is one notable feature of NITI Aayog's approach compared to its predecessor?

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Q15.

In the context of decentralized planning, what does NITI Aayog encourage regarding local resources?

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Q16.

What is the primary focus of sectoral planning?

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Q17.

Which of the following best characterizes regional planning?

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Q18.

NITI Aayog replaced which organization in India on January 1, 2015?

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Q19.

Which factor is essential for sustainable development in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

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Q20.

The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily serves which purpose?

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Q-00088176
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Q21.

What does 'common future' refer to in the context of sustainable development?

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Q22.

How does sectoral planning differ from regional planning?

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Q23.

The NITI Aayog aims to improve which aspect of planning in India?

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Q24.

What is a significant problem caused by intensive irrigation in the Indira Gandhi Canal area?

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Q25.

What is a 'common misconception' about regional planning?

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Q26.

Which measure is NOT typically included in promoting sustainable development?

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Q27.

Which of the following crops replaced traditional crops due to canal irrigation?

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Q28.

What aspect is NOT typically part of regional planning?

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Q29.

How can waterlogging impact sustainable development?

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Q-00088185
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Q30.

Which of the following is a key target of the canal irrigation system?

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Q31.

Which practice is essential for maintaining ecological balance in the command area?

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Q32.

Which program was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan to address employment in drought-prone areas?

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Q33.

What major emphasis was placed in the latter stages of the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q34.

Which region is largely protected from drought due to extensive irrigation?

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Q35.

Which area planning strategy focuses on economically backward regions?

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Q36.

What document outlined the identification of 67 drought-prone districts in India?

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Q37.

The Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA) targets which specific group?

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Q38.

The primary goal of the Hill Area Development Programme is to improve what aspect of hill regions?

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Q39.

Which ecological concern is emphasized in the development strategy for drought-prone areas?

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Q40.

The target area planning includes which of the following programs?

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Q41.

Where was the Hill Area Development Programme initiated?

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Q42.

What approach does the Integrated Watershed Development focus on?

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Q43.

The marginal lands being utilized for agriculture is mainly due to which of the following pressures?

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Q44.

What is one of the main objectives of the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q45.

What was the primary objective of the Drought Prone Area Programme initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan?

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Q46.

The 'target group' approach to planning primarily aims to address which issue?

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Q47.

Which of the following areas is primarily affected by drought in India as per the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q48.

Which of the following regions is included in the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q49.

What key focus did the Drought Prone Area Programme shift to after its initial focus on civil works?

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Q50.

The Bharmaur region of Himachal Pradesh is primarily inhabited by which tribal community?

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Q51.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q52.

The National Committee on Development of Backward Areas noted the Drought Prone Area Programme primarily supports which sector?

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Q53.

What ecological strategy is emphasized in the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q54.

What criterion did the Irrigation Commission introduce in 1972 regarding drought-prone areas?

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Q55.

Which economic strategy is suggested for the development of drought-prone areas?

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Q56.

What is a major challenge faced in drought-prone areas leading to the need for the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q57.

Which region in India has the least occurrence of drought according to the Drought Prone Area Programme's findings?

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Q58.

The Drought Prone Area Programme initiated a shift from which of the following services to a focus on natural resources?

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Q59.

What approach is recommended as part of the strategy for resource development in drought-prone areas?

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Q60.

Why is alternative employment necessary in drought-prone areas according to the Drought Prone Area Programme?

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Q61.

What parameter mainly influenced the identification of drought-prone districts by the Planning Commission of India?

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Q62.

What is an effective ecological balance restoration strategy mentioned in the context of drought-prone areas?

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Q63.

What was the main objective of the Hill Area Development Programme initiated in India?

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Q64.

Which committee recommended treating hill areas above 600 m as backward areas?

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Q65.

During which Five Year Plan was the Hill Area Development Programme initiated?

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Q66.

Which district is NOT included in the initial coverage of the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q67.

What is one major focus of the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q68.

What key factor did the National Committee on Development of Backward Areas consider when planning development for hill areas?

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Q69.

Which of the following states is home to a district covered by the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q70.

What was a notable change in focus for the Drought Prone Area Programme over time?

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Q71.

What is the significance of the year 1981 in relation to hill areas in India?

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Q72.

In which region is the Nilgiri district located?

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Q-00088228
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Q73.

What demographic feature is prominent in hill areas concerning population density?

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Q74.

Which of the following is a recognized challenge in implementing Hill Area Development Programs?

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Q75.

What role does afforestation play in the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q-00088231
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Q76.

Which economic activity is emphasized in the Hill Area Development Programme?

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Q-00088232
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Q77.

What defines the integration of indigenous resources in hill areas?

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Q78.

What is the primary aim of the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) in Bharmaur?

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Q-00088234
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Q79.

Which community predominantly inhabits the Bharmaur tribal area?

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Q-00088235
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Q80.

Which of the following is NOT a physiographic division in the Bharmaur region?

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Q81.

What role does transhumance play in the lifestyle of the Gaddi community?

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Q-00088237
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Q82.

Under which Five Year Plan was the Tribal Sub-Plan initiated?

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Q-00088238
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Q83.

What is the approximate elevation range of the Bharmaur region?

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Q84.

Which factor is primarily responsible for the socio-economic deprivation in Bharmaur?

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Q85.

In Bharmaur, which development area has been prioritized by the Tribal Sub-Plan?

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Q86.

What is the significance of the Gaddiali dialect?

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Q87.

Which of the following factors is NOT a significant challenge faced by Bharmaur?

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Q88.

What major infrastructure development is highlighted as a contribution of the Tribal Sub-Plan in Bharmaur?

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Q-00088244
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Q89.

What is the estimated population density of Bharmaur as of the 2011 census?

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Q90.

Identify a primary economic activity of the Gaddi community in Bharmaur.

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Q91.

Why is Bharmaur considered economically backward compared to other regions of Himachal Pradesh?

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Q-00088247
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Q92.

What is the primary focus of sustainable development?

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Q-00088249
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Q93.

Which of the following is a principle of sustainable agriculture?

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Q94.

The Indira Gandhi Canal Project aims primarily at which type of sustainability?

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Q95.

What is meant by 'common property resources' in sustainable development?

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Q96.

Which of the following actions promotes urban sustainability?

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Q97.

Which initiative is part of the measures for promoting sustainable development in the Indira Gandhi Canal region?

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Q98.

What is a major challenge to sustainable agriculture?

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Q99.

Which of the following is a characteristic of social sustainability?

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Q100.

The concept of ecological balance primarily refers to?

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Q101.

What role does afforestation play in sustainable development?

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Q102.

Which of the following is a common misconception about sustainable development?

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Q103.

Which type of water management is essential for sustainable agricultural practices?

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Q-00088271
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Q104.

What is a primary aim of the Tribal Sub-Plan in the Bharmaur region?

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Q105.

How can poor economic backgrounds affect land sustainability?

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Q106.

What is an important feature of the warabandi system?

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Q107.

What is the primary requirement for sustainable development in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

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Q-00088281
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Q108.

Which cropping pattern is encouraged in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

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Q-00088283
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Q109.

What does the term 'warabandi' refer to in the context of sustainable water management?

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Q110.

Why is the reclamation of water-logged and saline-affected areas important?

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Q111.

Which of the following contributes to social sustainability in the Indira Gandhi Canal region?

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Q112.

Which practice is essential for the eco-development in the Indira Gandhi Canal region?

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Q113.

What role does the lining of watercourses play in sustainable development?

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Q-00088292
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Q114.

What is a key challenge to sustainable agriculture in the Indira Gandhi Canal region?

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Q-00088294
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Q115.

Which measure can enhance environmental sustainability in agriculture?

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Q-00088296
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Q116.

In the context of sustainable development, what does CAD stand for?

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Q-00088298
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Q117.

What is the impact of financial support on land allottees in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

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Q-00088299
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Q118.

What should be avoided in the cropping patterns to promote sustainability?

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Q-00088300
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Q119.

Which of the following is NOT a method for promoting environmental sustainability?

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Q120.

Which action can lead to effective water management in the region?

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Q121.

To achieve social sustainability, what should be prioritized for economically weaker land allottees?

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