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प्रश्न
What were the major differences in the approach towards development at the time of Independence? Has the debate been resolved?
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उत्तर
At the time of independence, development was about becoming more like the industrialised countries of the West, to be involved with the break down of traditional social structure as well as rise of capitalism and liberalism.
1. Modernisation referred to growth, material progress and scientific rationality.
2. India had two models of modern development at the time of independence into considerations to be adopted i.e. the liberal capitalist model like Europe and the US and the socialist model like the USSR.
3. A debate had been occurred regarding adoption of model of development as communists, socialists and Pt. J.L. Nehru supported the socialist model to reflect a broad consensus to be developed during national movement.
4. Above mentioned intentions cleared that the government made the priority to poverty alleviation alongwith social and economic redistribution.
5. At the same time, these leaders differed and debated:
- Industrialisation should be the preferred path or
- Agricultural development should take place or
- Rural poverty should be alleviated.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of the following ideas did not form part of the early phase of India’s development policy ?
Match the following :
| (a) Charan Singh | (i) Industrialization |
| (b) PC Mahalanobis | (ii) Zoning |
| (c) Bihar Famine | (iii) farmers |
| (d) Verghese Kurien | (iv) Milk Cooperatives |
Which of the following is not a contributory factor for development?
The Socialist model of development was related to ______.
In India, planning was conceived as the main instrument of ______.
During the Nehru era, why did some political parties and groups in our country believe that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US?
Observe the figure below and answer accordingly.
Which type of economic model was adopted by India?
Read the following paragraph and answer according.
NITI Aayog or National Institution for Transforming India Aayog is basically a policy think tank of Government of India and State Governments that replaces the 65-year old Planning Commission.
The Union Government of India had announced formation of NITI Aayog on 1st January, 2015. The body is composed of a CEO and a Vice Chairperson, to be appointed by the Prime Minister, in addition to some full-time members and two part-time members, while four Union Ministers would serve as ex-officio members.
Besides, there would be specific regional councils, while experts and specialists from various fields would be called as special invitees nominated by the Prime Ministers.
NITI Aayog will serve as a “think tank” of the government as a “directional and policy dynamo” and would provide both to the governments at the centre and in the states with strategic and technical advice on key policy matters including economic issues of national and international importance.
NITI Aayog will have regional councils to focus on developmental activities on specific areas and is patterned on the National Reforms Development Commission of China.
When was NITI Aayog formed?
The Planning Commission was established in the year
Which of these statements about the Bombay Plan is incorrect?
The idea of planning in India was drawn from
- The Bombay plan
- Experiences of the Soviet bloc countries
- Gandhian vision of society
- Demand by peasant organisations
Which of the following is not a feature of Indian economic planning?
"GRAND INNOVATION CHALLENGE" was launched by
Read the following passage and answer the question.
"In the early years of Independence, two contradictory tendencies were already well advanced inside the Congress Party. On the one hand, the national party executive endorsed socialist principles of state ownership, regulation, and control over key sectors of the economy in order to improve productivity and at the same time curb economic concentration. On the other hand, the national Congress ·government pursued liberal economic policies and incentives to private investment that was justified in terms of the sold criterion of achieving a maximum increase in production". - Francine Frankel
What is the contradiction that the author is talking about? What would be the political implications of a contradiction like this?
Which of the following option is correct?
What is the meaning and importance of economic planning in the Indian context?
Which of the following option is true in the context of the "Kerala Model"?
Which two model of development India had adopted on the eve of independence?
Why did India adopt planning?
When was NITI Aayog constituted?
Which of the following facts is/are incorrect about National Development Council?
Who among the following appoints the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
Which of the following statements about NITI Aayog are true?
- NITI Aayog acts as a “think tank” of the Union Government.
- NITI Aayog acts against terrorism.
- NITI Aayog acts in the spirit of cooperative federalism.
- NITI Aayog decides more roles for bigger states and smaller roles for smaller states.
Choose the correct option:
Which one of the following is not the objective of NITI Aayog?
