Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours

Question:

Which of the following is true in regards to "The Great Leap Forward"?

  1. The Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign initiated in 1958 aimed at improving the contribution of service sector on a massive scale.
  2. All the people were encouraged to set up industries in their backyards to help in the process of industrialisation of the economy.
  3. The campaign was led by Mao Zedong.
Options:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign was initiated in 1958 aimed at industrialising the country on a massive scale. People were encouraged to set up industries in their backyards, so that maximum employment could be generated and the human capital could be utitlised at its maximum level.

In 1965, Mao introduced the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966–76) and (NOT GLF) under which students and professionals were sent to work and learn from the countryside.