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Economy2019
With reference to India’s Five -Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. From the Second Five -Year Plan, there was a determined
  2. The Fourth Five -Year Plan adopted the objective of
  3. In the Fifth Five -Year Plan, for the first time, the
financial sector was included as an integral part of the Plan. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

The correct option is 1 and 2 only. The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) emphasized the development of heavy industries and aimed at substituting imports of basic and capital goods, reflecting a shift towards self-reliance and industrialization. The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1970-1974) indeed sought to rectify the concentration of economic power and wealth, implementing measures for more equitable distribution and regional development. However, the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) did not mark the first inclusion of the financial sector; earlier plans had also considered financial sectors but failed to integrate them comprehensively as described. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct. This understanding is essential for grasping India's economic policy evolution and the strategic objectives of its developmental phases as emphasized in UPSC preparatory materials.

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