Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Jawaharlal Nehru
The Third Five-Year Plan (1961–1966) was launched during the tenure of Jawaharlal Nehru, who was the Prime Minister of India at that time.
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Focus:
- The main objective of this plan was to make India self-reliant and to establish a self-generating economy.
- Emphasis was placed on agriculture to achieve food security and industry to support economic growth.
Challenges Faced:
- The Indo-China War of 1962 and the Indo-Pak War of 1965 created financial constraints.
- A severe drought in 1965 further hampered agricultural output.
Outcomes:
- Despite ambitious goals, the plan was deemed unsuccessful due to the geopolitical and economic crises during the period.
Historical Context:
- Jawaharlal Nehru passed away in 1964, during the implementation of the plan. After his demise, Lal Bahadur Shastri became the Prime Minister.
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