WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Planning Commission of India had introduced the decentralised planning in the country for the first time in India during ____ Five Year Plan.

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

Answer options

  1. Sixth
  2. Seventh
  3. Tenth
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Seventh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Seventh šŸ“š Explanation: The Planning Commission of India introduced 'decentralized planning' for the first time during the 'Seventh Five Year Plan' (1985-1990). This plan sought to involve local bodies in the planning process. It aimed to make national development more responsive to local needs and regional resources. This shift was a significant step toward bringing planning down to the grassroots level.