Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

What was the government's decision during the period of the Fourth Five-Year Plan?

Options:

To take a 'plan holiday'

To intensify planning efforts.

To seek international assistance for planning.

To prioritize short-term economic goals.

Correct Answer:

To take a 'plan holiday'

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - To take a 'plan holiday'

The Fourth Plan was due to start in 1966, by this time, the novelty of planning had declined considerably, and moreover, India was facing an acute economic crisis.
The government decided to take a ‘plan holiday’.
Thus, the fourth FYP could only get implemented by 1969.