Planning and Sustainable Development Quiz

What does sectoral planning focus on?

• Environmental conservation

• Regional development

• Development of various sectors of the economy

• Social infrastructure only

What is the main objective of NITI Aayog?

• To focus solely on agriculture

• To eliminate poverty

• To involve states in economic policy making

• To centralize planning in India

Which programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan?

• Integrated Tribal Development Project

• Drought Prone Area Programme

• Hill Area Development Programme

• Desert Development Programme

What is a key focus of the Drought Prone Area Programme?

• Industrial growth

• Employment and productive assets

• Urban development

• Tourism development

What does ITDP stand for?

• Integrated Technology Development Programme

• Integrated Tribal Development Programme

• Integrated Tourism Development Programme

• Integrated Transport Development Programme

Which area is identified as drought-prone in India?

• Himalayan region

• Western Madhya Pradesh

• Coastal regions of Kerala

• Northern plains of India

What is a significant benefit of the Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bharmaur?

• Improved infrastructure and services

• Increased industrialization

• Urban migration

• Reduction in agricultural activities

What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Brundtland Report?

• Development that focuses only on economic growth

• Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• Development that ignores environmental concerns

• Development that prioritizes industrialization

What is a major challenge faced by the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

• Excessive rainfall

• Waterlogging and soil salinity

• High population density

• Lack of agricultural productivity

Which of the following is a measure to promote sustainability in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?

• Reducing agricultural activities

• Focusing solely on urban development

• Encouraging water-intensive crops

• Strict implementation of water management policy