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The first plan holiday in independent India covered the period?

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

Answer options

  1. 1965ā€“67
  2. 1966ā€“68
  3. 1966ā€“69
  4. 1965ā€“68

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1966ā€“69

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1966ā€“69 šŸ“š Explanation: The period from 1966 to 1969 is known as the first 'Plan Holiday' in India. Due to the failure of the Third Plan and the strain of two wars, the government decided to implement three annual plans instead of a five-year plan. This period allowed the economy to stabilize and focused on agricultural growth.