Indian Economy 1950-1990
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What are the primary goals of India's five year plans?

  • Promote individual entrepreneurship
  • Determine the type of agriculture to be used
  • Establish regulations for foreign trade
  • Decide what goods and services should be produced (correct)

    • Which sector was primarily focused on for development from 1950 to 1990 according to the content?

  • Agriculture and Industry (correct)
  • Construction
  • Information Technology
  • Tourism

    • What is one of the considerations addressed by India's five year plans regarding production?

  • How to develop luxury goods for exports?
  • What are the environmental impacts of production?
  • Should producers use more human labour or capital for production? (correct)
  • Should production be limited to local resources?

    • Which method of analysis is suggested for students studying agricultural methods?

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    Which international organizations are students encouraged to follow for discussions regarding farm subsidies?

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    What aspect of agricultural development is highlighted for evaluation in the content?

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    What is a suggested activity for students to understand the occupational structure of the Indian economy?

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    What is the suggested outcome of discussing the farming methods with an elderly family member?

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    What was one of the common goals of India's five-year plans?

    <p>Self-sufficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Green Revolution in India?

    <p>Enhancement in food grain production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was import substitution implemented in the industrial sector of India?

    <p>To boost local industries and GDP contribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds?

    <p>Seeds specifically designed for maximum crop output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major challenge faced the public sector during India's industrial development?

    <p>Inefficient functioning leading to financial losses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'growth with equity' in the context of planning objectives?

    <p>Ensuring fair distribution of wealth created through growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it important for India to pursue self-reliance as a planning objective?

    <p>To reduce dependency on foreign aid and imports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the intended effects of implementing land reforms in India?

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    Flashcards

    Mixed Economy

    An economic system combining socialism and capitalism principles.

    Five Year Plans

    Economic planning documents outlining growth goals for five-year periods.

    Green Revolution

    A period of agricultural transformation in India using high-yield seeds.

    Import Substitution

    Policy aimed at reducing foreign imports by encouraging domestic production.

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    Self-Sufficiency

    The ability of a country to fulfill its needs without external assistance.

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    Marketable Surplus

    The amount of agricultural produce that can be sold after personal consumption.

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    High Yielding Variety (HYV) Seeds

    Seeds developed to increase crop production significantly.

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    Land Reforms

    Measures aimed at redistributing land to improve agricultural efficiency.

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    India's Five Year Plans

    A series of economic development programs initiated by India since 1951 to promote growth in various sectors.

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    Goals of Five Year Plans

    Key objectives include determining production, method, and distribution of goods and services.

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    Regulated Economy

    An economic system where the government controls and regulates sectors to promote fairness and equity.

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    Agricultural Development Policies

    Strategies implemented from 1950-1990 to improve farming practices, productivity, and income.

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    Occupational Structure of India

    The distribution of jobs or employment types in the Indian economy.

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    Agricultural Subsidies

    Financial assistance given by the government to support farmers and improve agricultural output.

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    World Bank, IMF, and WTO

    International organizations that provide financial and advisory support to countries for economic development.

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    Case Study Analysis

    A detailed examination of a specific instance, such as farming practices, to understand broader principles.

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    Study Notes

    Indian Economy 1950-1990

    • Learners will gain knowledge of India's five-year plans
    • Development policies in agriculture and industry (1950-1990) will be explored
    • The merits and limitations of a regulated economy will be assessed

    Introduction

    • India gained independence on August 15, 1947
    • The country's leaders sought an economic system promoting national welfare
    • Nehru favored a socialist system, but not the Soviet model of complete government control
    • Indian leaders favored an alternative to extreme capitalism and socialism, promoting a mixed-economy approach

    Types of Economic Systems

    • A market economy (capitalism) relies on supply and demand to determine production and distribution
    • A socialist system prioritizes societal needs, with government control over resources and distribution.
    • Mixed economies combine market mechanisms and government intervention.

    What is a Plan?

    • A plan outlines how a nation utilizes its resources to meet specific goals over a defined period.
    • India's five-year plans focused on growth, self-reliance, and modernization.
    • The goals of the plans sometimes conflicted, requiring balance and prioritization by planners.

    Goals of Five-Year Plans

    • Growth: expanding the country's productive capacity
    • Modernisation: improving technology and infrastructure
    • Self-reliance: reducing dependency on foreign imports
    • Equity: ensuring that the benefits of development reach all sections of society

    The Service Sector

    • The service sector's share in India's GDP increased after 1990 as the nation developed, surpassing the shares of both agriculture and industry.

    Mahalanobis: Architect of Indian Planning

    • Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was a key figure in shaping Indian economic planning, particularly during the Second Five-Year Plan
    • His work focused on development planning principles
    • He played a prominent role in consulting on Indian economic growth

    Land Reforms

    • Land reform policies aimed to redistribute land ownership to promote equity
    • The objectives of land reforms faced challenges from landlords

    Green Revolution

    • The Green Revolution introduced high-yielding varieties of seeds, significantly increasing food production.
    • The revolution, however, was unevenly distributed with benefits accruing more to larger farmers and high-income households

    Debate Over Subsidies

    • Subsidies were important in encouraging adoption of new technologies
    • Subsidies are crucial for guaranteeing the benefits to less affluent farmers.
    • However, subsidies also had drawbacks, as larger farmers might disproportionately benefit.

    Trade Policy of Import Substitution

    • India's trade policies largely focused on replacing imports with domestic production, particularly during its initial development.

    Industrial Development

    • India made significant progress in its industrial sector during its first seven plans.
    • The proportion of GDP contributed by the industrial sector increased substantially.

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    This quiz explores the development of India's economy from 1950 to 1990, focusing on five-year plans and the policies governing agriculture and industry. Participants will assess the merits and limitations of a regulated economy and understand the mixed-economy approach favored by Indian leaders. Dive into the economic systems that shaped India's trajectory post-independence.

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