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India opted for a ______ economy model, blending the best aspects of socialism and capitalism.
India opted for a ______ economy model, blending the best aspects of socialism and capitalism.
mixed
The proportion of people relying on agriculture declined as expected, indicating an effective shift to other sectors.
The proportion of people relying on agriculture declined as expected, indicating an effective shift to other sectors.
False (B)
What were the key policy initiatives aimed at boosting the agricultural sector?
What were the key policy initiatives aimed at boosting the agricultural sector?
Land reforms and the Green Revolution.
Which of the following was NOT a common goal of India's Five Year Plans?:
Which of the following was NOT a common goal of India's Five Year Plans?:
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Match each planning objective with its corresponding explanation:
Match each planning objective with its corresponding explanation:
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How did the import substitution policy impact the industrial sector?
How did the import substitution policy impact the industrial sector?
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A major drawback of the public sector was its ______ functioning, which led to financial losses.
A major drawback of the public sector was its ______ functioning, which led to financial losses.
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The Green Revolution significantly reduced India's reliance on food grain imports.
The Green Revolution significantly reduced India's reliance on food grain imports.
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Which of the following is NOT a key question addressed by India's Five Year Plans?
Which of the following is NOT a key question addressed by India's Five Year Plans?
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The Five Year Plans aimed to create a completely unregulated economy in India.
The Five Year Plans aimed to create a completely unregulated economy in India.
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What are two examples of sectors explored in India's economic policies between 1950 and 1990?
What are two examples of sectors explored in India's economic policies between 1950 and 1990?
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A group of students can gain valuable insights by conducting a case study on a local agricultural farm, examining factors such as ______ and ______ used.
A group of students can gain valuable insights by conducting a case study on a local agricultural farm, examining factors such as ______ and ______ used.
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Which of the following is NOT a relevant aspect to consider when analyzing the cost of production on a farm?
Which of the following is NOT a relevant aspect to consider when analyzing the cost of production on a farm?
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Match the international organizations with their focus areas:
Match the international organizations with their focus areas:
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Developing countries often support farm subsidies, while developed countries oppose them.
Developing countries often support farm subsidies, while developed countries oppose them.
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What is one possible reason for changes observed in the occupational structure of the Indian economy between 1950-51 and a later time period?
What is one possible reason for changes observed in the occupational structure of the Indian economy between 1950-51 and a later time period?
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Flashcards
India's Five Year Plans
India's Five Year Plans
The strategic economic plans aimed at improving various sectors over five-year periods.
Development Policies
Development Policies
Policies focused on economic and social growth in sectors like agriculture and industry from 1950-1990.
Regulated Economy
Regulated Economy
An economic system where government controls and manages the production and distribution of goods and services.
Production Questions
Production Questions
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Agricultural Case Study
Agricultural Case Study
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Farm Subsidies Arguments
Farm Subsidies Arguments
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Occupational Structure
Occupational Structure
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International Economic Organizations
International Economic Organizations
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Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy
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Five Year Plans
Five Year Plans
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Green Revolution
Green Revolution
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Land Reforms
Land Reforms
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Import Substitution
Import Substitution
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Marketable Surplus
Marketable Surplus
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Self-reliance
Self-reliance
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High Yielding Variety (HYV) Seeds
High Yielding Variety (HYV) Seeds
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Study Notes
Indian Economy 1950-1990
- Learners will come to know the goals of India's 5-year plans.
- Learners will know about development policies in sectors like agriculture and industry from 1950-1990.
- Learners will learn to assess the merits and limitations of a regulated economy.
Introduction
- On 15th August 1947, India gained independence.
- Leaders faced the task of choosing an economic system for India, that focused on the welfare of all citizens.
- India's leaders were not inclined towards Soviet-style socialism or extreme forms of capitalism.
- Nehru favoured socialism but not the Soviet way of ownership change.
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Description
Explore the evolution of India's economy from 1950 to 1990, focusing on the goals of the 5-year plans, development policies in agriculture and industry, and the assessment of a regulated economic system. This quiz will deepen your understanding of the choices made by Indian leaders in shaping the nation's economic framework post-independence.
