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Given below are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the given options: Assertion (A): The idea of Five Year Plans (FYP) in India was inspired by the USSR.
Reason (R): Due to acute economic crisis, the Indian Government started 'Plan Holiday' in 1966.

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In Assertion-Reason questions: first check truth of both, then check if Reason explains Assertion.
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  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Analyze Assertion
India adopted the planning model after independence, and it was indeed inspired by the centralized planning system of the Soviet Union. Hence, Assertion (A) is true. Step 2: Analyze Reason
The 'Plan Holiday' (1966–1969) was introduced due to economic crisis, wars, and drought conditions. Hence, Reason (R) is also true. Step 3: Check relationship
However, the reason given (economic crisis leading to plan holiday) has no connection with why India adopted Five Year Plans initially. Therefore, it does not explain the assertion. Final Answer:(B)
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