"Planning requires logical and systematic thinking rather than guess work or wishful thinking". Identify the feature of planning highlighted in the aforesaid statement.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Planning is a mental exercise
Option (1) Planning is futuristic — Incorrect. This feature means planning looks ahead and prepares for the future. The statement is about the kind of thinking, not the future.
Option (2) Planning involves decision making — Incorrect. This feature means planning chooses the best one from many alternatives.
Option (3) Planning is a mental exercise — Correct. Planning needs the use of the mind, with foresight, imagination and sound judgement. It is thinking before doing. It needs logical and systematic thinking rather than guess work.
Option (4) Planning is pervasive — Incorrect. Pervasive means planning is needed at all levels and in all departments.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Planning is a mental exercise: Planning requires application of the mind involving foresight, intelligent imagination and sound judgement. It is basically an intellectual activity of thinking rather than doing, because planning determines the action to be taken. However, planning requires logical and systematic thinking rather than guess work or wishful thinking.” |
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 07-06 S2 | 24-05 S1 | – | – | – |