2002 · Q114
Consider the following statements:
- 1Launching of Fourth five-year plan was postponed and three annual plans had to be resorted to between 1966 to 1969.
- 2Fifth five-year plan was terminated a year earlier.
- 3Eighth five-year plan commenced in 1992 instead of 1990.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Indian EconomyConcept and framework
- A2 and 3
- B1 and 2
- C1 and 3
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Fourth Plan's launch was postponed, giving three Annual Plans (Plan Holidays) from 1966 to 1969 — statement 1 is correct. The Fifth Plan (1974–79) was terminated a year early in 1978 — statement 2 is correct. The Eighth Plan commenced in 1992 (running to 1997) instead of 1990 — statement 3 is correct. Hence all three are correct — (D).