WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which of the following plans did India experience two successive wars?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Second Five Year Plan
  2. Third Five Year Plan
  3. Fourth Five Year Plan
  4. Fifth Five Year Plan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Third Five Year Plan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Third Five Year Plan šŸ“š Explanation: During the Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966), India faced two major military conflicts: the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. These wars, along with a severe drought, led to the plan's failure and the subsequent 'Plan Holiday'. It was one of the most difficult periods for the Indian economy.