19 Questions
What were the two major goals of the Sixth Plan (1980-85)?
Reducing underemployment and cutting down on long-term unemployment
Which sector did the Sixth Plan emphasize for self-employment ventures?
Agriculture, cottage and small industries
What was a major employment program undertaken during the Sixth Plan?
Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
What is the central element in the development strategy of the Seventh Plan?
Generation of productive employment
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
What type of rural development programs were undertaken to address unemployment during the Seventh Plan?
Rural capital formation programs involving construction
According to the Planning Commission, what does employment generation not necessarily imply?
'Creating wage employment'
Which program focused on training rural youth for self-employment during the Sixth Plan?
'National Scheme of Training Rural Youth for Self-Employment (TRYSEM)'
Besides agriculture, which other sector was targeted for self-employment ventures during the Sixth Plan?
'Nonfarm operations'
What is one of the objectives of the Make in India initiative?
Increase in manufacturing sector growth to 8-10% per year
How does the Make in India initiative aim to foster inclusive growth?
By creating skill sets among rural migrants and urban poor
What advantage does the Make in India initiative bring when it comes to FDI inflows?
Strengthens the rupee
How does the Make in India initiative contribute to technological advancement?
By attracting investors who bring the latest technologies
What is a potential challenge associated with the Make in India initiative's focus on manufacturing?
Affecting agriculture negatively
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
What are the two categories that define black money in the text?
Money earned illegally and income not reported for tax purposes
How did China significantly increase its global manufacturing share according to the text?
By improving its physical infrastructure like railways, roadways, power, and airports
What is the typical behavior of recipients of black money as described in the text?
They try to legitimize the money through money laundering
What term is used to describe the unsanctioned sector in the economy that runs opposite to the official sector's objectives?
Parallel economy
Test your knowledge on the agriculture sector in India, focusing on growth factors like technology, irrigation, and pricing policies. Learn about the challenges faced by the youth due to the lack of vocational training opportunities.
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