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What was the primary reason for the policy of modernization mentioned in the text?
What was the primary reason for the policy of modernization mentioned in the text?
- To reduce the dependence on foreign countries, especially for food (correct)
- To improve the distribution of wealth
- To increase the production of goods and services for economic prosperity
- To achieve high growth and modern technology
What is the significance of equity in the context of the text?
What is the significance of equity in the context of the text?
- It ensures that economic prosperity benefits only the rich
- It emphasizes the need to meet basic needs for all individuals, reducing wealth inequality (correct)
- It focuses on achieving high growth and modernization
- It aims to increase foreign interference in India's policies
What does the text emphasize as a key factor to improve the kind of life people are living?
What does the text emphasize as a key factor to improve the kind of life people are living?
- High growth and modern technology
- Production of goods and services in India
- Dependence on foreign countries for food
- Equity and reducing wealth inequality (correct)
What contributes to the structural composition of a country's economy?
What contributes to the structural composition of a country's economy?
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Why is it feared that dependence on imported food supplies may make India’s sovereignty vulnerable?
Why is it feared that dependence on imported food supplies may make India’s sovereignty vulnerable?
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What is one of the specified goals of a plan mentioned in the text?
What is one of the specified goals of a plan mentioned in the text?
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What does 'growth' refer to in the context of planning?
What does 'growth' refer to in the context of planning?
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What is a good indicator of economic growth according to the text?
What is a good indicator of economic growth according to the text?
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Why do planners have to make a choice about the goals in each plan according to the text?
Why do planners have to make a choice about the goals in each plan according to the text?
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What analogy is used to explain 'growth' in the text?
What analogy is used to explain 'growth' in the text?
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