Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

What is the purpose of the perspective plan in India's planning process?

Options:

To specify the objectives of each five-year plan

To achieve long-term goals over a period of twenty years

To balance conflicting goals in each plan

Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Our plan documents upto the year 2017 not only specify the objectives to be attained in the five years of a plan but also what is to be achieved over a period of twenty years. This long-term plan is called ‘perspective plan’. The five year plans were supposed to provide the basis for the perspective plan.