Which of the following is a single-use plan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Budget
Option (1) Policy — Incorrect. A policy is a general statement that guides thinking every time a certain kind of decision comes up, so it is a standing plan.
Option (2) Method — Incorrect. A method is the set way of doing a recurring task, so it is a standing plan too.
Option (3) Budget — Correct. A single-use plan is made for a one-time event or project and is not repeated. A budget is made for a particular period, such as next year, and a new one is made for the next period. So budgets, programmes and projects are single-use plans.
Option (4) Procedure — Incorrect. A procedure lays down the routine steps for an activity that happens again and again, so it is a standing plan.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Single-use Plan: A single-use plan is developed for a one-time event or project. Such a course of action is not likely to be repeated in future, i.e., they are for non-recurring situations. The duration of this plan may depend upon the type of the project. It may span a week or a month. A project may sometimes be of only one day, such as, organising an event or a seminar or conference. These plans include budgets, programmes and projects. …” |