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The 'Minimum Needs Programme' (MNP) was officially introduced during which Five-Year Plan?

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

Answer options

  1. Fourth Five-Year Plan
  2. Fifth Five-Year Plan
  3. Sixth Five-Year Plan
  4. Seventh Five-Year Plan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Fifth Five-Year Plan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Fifth Five-Year Plan šŸ“š Explanation: The Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) was officially introduced in the first year of the Fifth Five-Year Plan. The primary objective was to establish a massive network of basic services and facilities for social consumption in rural areas. It focused heavily on elementary education, rural health, rural water supply, and rural electrification to elevate basic living standards.