Question : The policy of 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradicate Poverty) was introduced by which Prime Minister of India?
Option 1: Indira Gandhi
Option 2: Rajiv Gandhi
Option 3: Lal Bahadur Shastri
Option 4: Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Indira Gandhi
The policy of "Garibi Hatao" (Eradicate Poverty) was introduced by Indira Gandhi, who served as the Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, implemented this policy as a central theme of her political campaign during the 1971 general elections. The policy aimed to address the issue of poverty in India and focused on poverty alleviation measures and social welfare programs.