In which Five Year Plan, Economic Development rate was maximum ?

First Five Year Plan
Sixth Five Year Plan
Tenth Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan

The correct answer is (c) Tenth Five Year Plan.

The Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007) was the tenth five-year plan of India. It was launched by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 1 April 2002. The plan aimed to achieve an average annual growth rate of 8%. The plan also focused on improving infrastructure, education, health, and rural development.

The Tenth Five Year Plan was a success in terms of achieving its growth target. The economy grew at an average annual rate of 8.5% during the plan period. The plan also made significant progress in improving infrastructure, education, health, and rural development.

The Tenth Five Year Plan was a major turning point in India’s economic development. It laid the foundation for the country’s rapid economic growth in the following years.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) had an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.
  • The Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-1985) had an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.
  • The Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974) had an average annual growth rate of 4.2%.