Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) 12th.
- India’s Five-Year Plans were inspired by the Soviet Union's planning model and began after India's independence in 1951.
- The Planning Commission of India was established in 1950 to oversee the plans.
- 1st Five-Year Plan (1951–1956): Focused on agriculture, irrigation, and infrastructure development. The aim was to increase food production.
- The 13th Five-Year Plan was never launched. Instead, the Government of India replaced the Five-Year Plan approach with Niti Aayog in 2015.