WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which year was the first Five-Year Plan of India launched?

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

Answer options

  1. 1947
  2. 1950
  3. 1951
  4. 1956

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1951

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1951 šŸ“š Explanation: The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951 and was based on the Harrod-Domar model. Its primary focus was on the development of the agricultural sector to address food shortages and inflation. During this plan, major irrigation projects like the Bhakra-Nangal and Hirakud dams were initiated.