Question

Annual plans were introduced in India between which of the following Five-Year Plans ?

1. Between the Third and Fourth Five-Year Plans
2. Between the Fifth and Sixth Five-Year Plans
3. Between the Sixth and Seventh Five-Year Plans
4. Between the Seventh and Eighth Five-Year Plans

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer:

D. (i) and (iv)

In India, Annual Plans were implemented temporarily during the interruptions between the Five Year Plans:

1. Between the Third and Fourth Plans (1966–1969):

• Due to the Indo-Pakistani war, severe drought, and devaluation of the rupee, the Fourth Plan was postponed and three Annual Plans were implemented. This period is also known as the 'Plan Holiday'.

2. Between the Seventh and Eighth Plans (1990–1992):

• Due to political instability at the Centre and severe economic crisis, the Eighth Five Year Plan could not be started on time. Hence, Annual Plans were implemented during these two years.

• The period between the Fifth and Sixth Plans (1978–1980) is mainly known as the Rolling Plan.