Question

Match List I with List II and choose the CORRECT option.

List I		List II
a.	Second Five Year Plan (1956-61)	i.	Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth
b.	Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-74)	ii.	Removal of Poverty and Attainment of Self-reliance
c.	Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-79)	iii.	Rapid Industrialization-Heavy and Basic Industries
d.	Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-12)	iv.	Family Planning Programmes

• A. (a, ii), (b, i), (c, iv), (d, iii)
• B. (a, iii), (b, iv), (c, i), (d, ii)
• C. (a, iv), (b, iii), (c, ii), (d, i)
• D. (a, iii), (b, iv), (c, ii), (d, i)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question involves matching the Five-Year Plans from List I with their main objectives from List II. Let's analyze each pair:

1. Second Five Year Plan (1956-61): This plan focused on Rapid Industrialization-Heavy and Basic Industries. The aim was to strengthen the industrial sector and lay down a framework for economic development. Thus, the correct match is (a, iii).
2. Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-74): This period saw an emphasis on the introduction of Family Planning Programmes. Alongside, it aimed at growth and reducing social inequalities. Hence, it matches with (b, iv).
3. Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-79): The prime focus was on the Removal of Poverty and Attainment of Self-reliance. This plan introduced the slogan "Garibi Hatao" (Remove Poverty), making (c, ii) the correct match.
4. Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-12): The emphasis was placed on Towards Faster and More Inclusive Growth. The goal was to ensure equitable growth across the diverse population of India. This matches with (d, i).

Based on this analysis, the answer is (a, iii), (b, iv), (c, ii), (d, i).