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Chapter 9 Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context MCQ with Answers Class 12 Geography

MCQ Questions Class 12 Geography Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context provided below have been prepared by expert teachers of grade 12. These objective questions with solutions are expected to come in the upcoming Standard 12 examinations. Learn the below provided MCQ questions to get better marks in examinations.

Question. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a. Sectoral Planning – Development of sectors of economy
b. Regional Planning – Reducing regional inbalances
c. NITI Aayog – Replaced regional planning
d. Target Area Planning – Promote development in economically backward regions.

Question. Which of the following is not an example of Target Area Programmes?
a. Drought Prone Area Development Programme
b. Desert Development Programme
c. Hill Area Development Programme
d. Small Farmers Development Agency

Question. Which of the following is the most crucial factor for sustainable development in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?
a. Agricultural development
b. Eco-development
c. Transport development
d. Colonisation of land

Question. The ITDP refers to which of the following?
a. Integrated Tourism Development Programme
b. Integrated Travel Development Programme
c. Integrated Tribal Development Programme
d. Integrated Transport Development Programme

Question. Regional planning relates to which of the following?
a. Development of various sectors of economy
b. Area specific approaches of development
c. Area differences in transportation network
d. Development of rural areas

Question. Which of the following is the most important objective of planning?
a. To find out land use areas.
b. To formulate big plans.
c. To utilise resources in a sustainable manner.
d. None of these

Question. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a. SFDA – Small Farmers Development Agency
b. MFDA – Medium Farmers Development Agency
c. GNP – Gross National Product
d. WCED – World Commission on Environment and Development

Question. The planning approach that aims to reduce regional imbalances in development is known as
a. Sectoral Planning
b. Target Area Planning
c. Regional Planning
d. Target Group Planning

Question. Arrange the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area in sequence from North to South.
I. Jaisalmer    II. Bikaner
III. Churu       IV. Ganganagar
Codes
a. I, II, III, IV
b. IV, III, II, I
c. III, I, II, IV
d. IV, I, II, III

Question. Arrange the physiographic regions of Bharmaur region in sequence from North to South direction.
I. Holi area             II. Khani area
III. Kugti area       IV. Tundah area
Codes
a. I, II, III, IV
b. III, IV, II, I
c. I, IV, III, II
d. IV, III, II, I

Question. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options.
I. Planning is a very broad term.
II. Planning is the process of thinking, formulation of a scheme or programme and implementation of a set of actions to achieve some goal.
Codes
a. Only I is correct
b. Only II is correct
c. Both the statements are incorrect
d. Both statements are correct and statement II correctly explains the statement I.

Question. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options.
I. NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission.
II. It has been set up with an objective, to involve the states in the economic policy making for India. to provide strategic and technical advice to the Centre and State governments.
Codes
a. Only I is correct
b. Both I and II are correct
c. Only II is correct
d. Both are incorrect.

Question. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options.
I. Regional planning approach aims at reducing regional imbalances in development.
II. There is no uniform economic development over space in any country.
Codes
a. Only I is correct
b. Only II is correct
c. Both the statements are incorrect
d. Both the statements are correct and statement II correctly explains the statement I.

Question. Match the following.
Report/Publication                       Published by
A. Our Common Future              1. Brundtland Commission
B. Limits to Growth                    2. P. Ehrlich
C. The Population Bomb             3. D. Meadows
D. 15-years Vision Document     4. NITI Aayog
Codes
    A B C D 
a. 1 2 3 4
b. 1 3 2 4
c. 3 2 1 4
d. 3 1 2 4

Question. Match the following columns.
Column I                                                              Column II
(Different Events)                                                   (Years)
A. NITI Aayog                                                        1. 2015
B. Gaddis were included in list of Scheduled tribes    2. 1970s
C. Tribal Sub-plan                                                  3. 1974
D. Bharmaur notified as tribal area.                          4. 1975
E. 15-years Vision Document                                   5. 2017-18
F. Irrigation Commission                                          6. 1972
Codes
   A B C D E F 
a. 1 2 3 4 5 6
b. 6 5 4 3 2 1
c. 1 4 5 6 3 2
d. 3 1 5 4 2 6

Read the case/source given and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option.

Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a notified tribal area since 21st November, 1975.Bharmaur is inhabited by ‘Gaddi’, a tribal community who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practised transhumance and conversed through Gaddiali dialect.
Bharmaur tribal region has harsh climate conditions, low resource base and fragile environment. These factors have influenced the society and Economy of the region. According to the 2011 census, the total, population of Bharmaur sub-division was 39.113 i.e.. 21 persons per sq km. It is one of the most (economically and socially) backward areas of Himachal Pradesh. Historically, the Gaddis have experienced geographical and political isolation and socio-economic deprivation. The economy is largely based on agriculture and allied activities such as sheep and goat rearing.

Question. Population density is the number of people per unit area. What is population density of the area discussed in the source ?
a. 17 persons per sq km
b. 21 persons per sq km
c. 27 persons per sq km
d. 35 persons per sq km

Question. Gaddi tribal community is associated with which of the following states/UTs of India?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Jammu and Kashmir
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Both b. and c.

Question. Which of the following is the means of livelihood of Gaddi tribal community?
a. Cultivation of crops
b. Animal husbandry
c. Fishing
d. Both a. and b.

Question. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Bharmaur tribal region?
a. Low resource base
b. Harsh climatic conditions
c. Fragile environment
d. Well-developed economic base