2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Planning in India and Economic Reforms (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
Showing 1–2 of 2 questions
The Emergency (1975-1977) was declared during the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979). It was a politically turbulent period marked by restrictions on civil liberties. In 1977, general elections were held, resulting in the defeat of the Congress party and the formation of the Janata Party government, ending Indira Gandhi’s rule.
Statement 1 is correct: The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61) focused on establishing heavy industries such as steel plants, machinery, and chemical plants. It was based on the Mahalanobis model, which aimed at rapid industrialization.
Statement 2 is correct: The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-66) emphasized import substitution, a strategy to reduce dependence on foreign goods by promoting domestic industries. This policy was key to building India’s self-reliant industrial base.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | (c) Fifth |
| 2 | 2009 | (c) Both 1 and 2 |
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Planning in India and Economic Reforms (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2020. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Questions on Planning in India and Economic Reforms (Indian Economy) are available for 12 years, from 1996 to 2020. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
