Which of the Five-Year Plans was prepared and launched by DP Dhar?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Fifth Five-Year Plan.
 The Fifth Five-Year Plan was prepared and launched by DP Dhar, a prominent Indian diplomat and politician.
 The plan was implemented during the period 1974-1979.
 The main objectives of the Fifth Five-Year Plan were to achieve self-reliance and growth with stability.
 The plan focused on poverty alleviation (Garibi Hatao), employment generation, and justice in the distribution of income.
 Significant emphasis was placed on the development of agriculture, industry, and infrastructure.
 The plan also aimed at improving the quality of life by providing basic necessities like education, health, and housing to the population.
 The Fifth Five-Year Plan faced challenges due to the global oil crisis of 1973, but it laid important groundwork for subsequent economic policies.