Agriculture and Vocational Training in India Quiz

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What were the two major goals of the Sixth Plan (1980-85)?

Promoting large-scale industries and reducing agricultural subsidies

Reducing underemployment and cutting down on long-term unemployment (correct)

Boosting industrial output and increasing inflation

Expanding foreign trade and enhancing technology imports

Which sector did the Sixth Plan emphasize for self-employment ventures?

Financial services sector

Agriculture, cottage and small industries (correct)

Information technology sector

Heavy manufacturing industries

What was a major employment program undertaken during the Sixth Plan?

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) (correct)

Urban Expansion Scheme (UES)

Metropolitan Job Creation Project (MJCP)

Global Corporate Employment Initiative (GCEI)

What is the central element in the development strategy of the Seventh Plan?

Generation of productive employment Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Seventh Plan assign a key role to the agricultural sector for employment generation?

Agricultural sector alone cannot absorb all labor force additions Signup and view all the answers

What type of rural development programs were undertaken to address unemployment during the Seventh Plan?

Rural capital formation programs involving construction Signup and view all the answers

According to the Planning Commission, what does employment generation not necessarily imply?

'Creating wage employment' Signup and view all the answers

Which program focused on training rural youth for self-employment during the Sixth Plan?

'National Scheme of Training Rural Youth for Self-Employment (TRYSEM)' Signup and view all the answers

Besides agriculture, which other sector was targeted for self-employment ventures during the Sixth Plan?

'Nonfarm operations' Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of the Make in India initiative?

Increase in manufacturing sector growth to 8-10% per year Signup and view all the answers

How does the Make in India initiative aim to foster inclusive growth?

By creating skill sets among rural migrants and urban poor Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does the Make in India initiative bring when it comes to FDI inflows?

Strengthens the rupee Signup and view all the answers

How does the Make in India initiative contribute to technological advancement?

By attracting investors who bring the latest technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge associated with the Make in India initiative's focus on manufacturing?

Affecting agriculture negatively Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of inviting large-scale FDI as discussed in the text?

Local farmers and small entrepreneurs may face tough competition from international players Signup and view all the answers

What are the two categories that define black money in the text?

Money earned illegally and income not reported for tax purposes Signup and view all the answers

How did China significantly increase its global manufacturing share according to the text?

By improving its physical infrastructure like railways, roadways, power, and airports Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical behavior of recipients of black money as described in the text?

They try to legitimize the money through money laundering Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the unsanctioned sector in the economy that runs opposite to the official sector's objectives?

Parallel economy Signup and view all the answers

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