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​The Fifth Five Year Plan in India aimed for:
Question

​The Fifth Five Year Plan in India aimed for:

A.

industrial growth

B.

employment generation

C.

eradication of poverty

D.

promotion of cottage industries

Correct option is C

The correct answer is:(c) eradication of poverty

Explanation:
• The Fifth Five Year Plan (1974–1979) primarily aimed at poverty eradication and achieving self-reliance through agricultural and industrial development.
• It introduced the slogan "Garibi Hatao", focusing on the upliftment of the weaker sections.

Information Booster:
• It was launched under Indira Gandhi's leadership.
• Main programs: Minimum Needs Programme (MNP), Integrated Rural Development.
• Introduced employment schemes like Tribal Area Development.
• Plan period: 1974–1978 (terminated in 1978 by Janta Government).
• Emphasized both growth and equity.
• Approach: Mix of public sector expansion and poverty reduction.

Additional Information:
Option (a): Industrial growth was the focus of the Second Plan (1956–61).
Option (b): Employment generation was emphasized more in the Sixth Plan (1980–85).
Option (d): Promotion of cottage industries was stressed in the First Plan (1951–56).

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