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

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%.