In the First Five Year Plan _______, the Government of India sought to get the country's economy out of the cycle of poverty.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1951-1956.
· The First Five Year Plan of India was implemented from 1951 to 1956.
· It focused on the development of the primary sector, with an emphasis on agriculture, irrigation, and power.
· The plan aimed to address the immediate needs of a newly independent country, such as food production, rural development, and infrastructure.
· The goal was to lay the foundation for a sustainable economy and to lift the country out of poverty by boosting agricultural productivity and establishing essential industries.
Information Booster:
· 1955-1960: This period does not correspond to any specific Five Year Plan in India.
· 1961-1965: This period corresponds to the Third Five Year Plan, which focused on industry and agriculture.
· 1947-1952: India gained independence in 1947, but the First Five Year Plan was not launched until 1951.