Question : What was a major criticism of the suspension of Five-year Plans in India?

Option 1: It led to over-dependence on foreign aid.

Option 2: It hindered long-term economic planning.

Option 3: It resulted in excessive privatization of industries.

Option 4: It caused a decline in agricultural productivity.

Question : Which of the following was a significant aspect of Chennai's expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries? 

Option 1: The development of the automobile industry  

Option 2: The establishment of the Madras Presidency  
 

Option 3: The growth of the IT sector  

Option 4: The construction of the Marina Beach 

Question : What impact did the development of the Mumbai Port have on the city's trade in the 19th century? 

Option 1: It decreased the city's involvement in international trade  

Option 2: It increased the export of agricultural products  
 

Option 3: It led to the decline of the textile industry  

Option 4: It facilitated the import of machinery and raw materials  

Question : In the context of Kolkata's town planning, what was a significant change in the city's urban landscape in the 19th century?  

Option 1: The introduction of the metro system  
 

Option 2: The construction of the Howrah Bridge  
 

Option 3: The development of the drainage system  

Option 4: The establishment of new market areas  

Question : What was a major criticism of the focus on wheat and rice in the Green Revolution?

Option 1: It led to a decline in the production of cash crops.

Option 2: It caused a reduction in agricultural biodiversity.

Option 3: It increased the dependency on imported seeds.

Option 4: It resulted in a surplus of food grains.