Question : Which of the following five-year plan addressed the issue of removal of poverty as a chief objective for the first time?
Option 1: Fourth Five-Year Plan
Option 2: Third Five-Year Plan
Option 3: Sixth Five-Year Plan
Option 4: Fifth Five-Year Plan
Correct Answer: Fifth Five-Year Plan
Solution : The correct answer is the Fifth Five - Year Plan .
The main objective of the Fifth Five-Year Plan was to eradicate poverty and attain self-reliance. The Central Government under Indira Gandhi came up with the slogan "Garibi Hatao", which means remove poverty. The duration of this plan was from 1974 to 1978. This plan was successful as it attained a growth of 4.8% against the target of 4.4%.
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