Question

Select the correct pair of five year plans and its time range. A. First Plan - (1951-56), B. Fourth Plan - (1972-77), C. Ninth Plan - (1997-2002), D. Tenth Plan - (2002-2007), E. Eleventh Plan - (2007-2012).

• A. A, B, C Only
• B. A, B, C, D Only
• C. A, C, D, E Only
• D. A, B, D, E Only

Hint:

Remember: First Plan \(1951-56\), Ninth Plan \(1997-2002\), Tenth Plan \(2002-07\), and Eleventh Plan \(2007-12\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Five Year Plans in India were implemented for planned economic development. Each plan had a specific time period.

Step 1: Check First Plan.
The First Five Year Plan was from 1951 to 1956. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Fourth Plan.
The Fourth Five Year Plan was from 1969 to 1974, not 1972 to 1977. \[ B = \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 3: Check Ninth Plan.
The Ninth Five Year Plan was from 1997 to 2002. \[ C = \text{Correct} \]

Step 4: Check Tenth Plan.
The Tenth Five Year Plan was from 2002 to 2007. \[ D = \text{Correct} \]

Step 5: Check Eleventh Plan.
The Eleventh Five Year Plan was from 2007 to 2012. \[ E = \text{Correct} \] Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A, C, D, E \]