Question

The First Five Year Plan in India initially provided for a total outlay of

• A. 1600 crores
• B. 4800 crores
• C. 69303 crores
• D. 2069 crores

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2069 crores

The document outlines India's First Five Year Plan from 1951-1956.

Some key points:

1. The plan had a total outlay of Rs. 2069 crores, up from Rs. 1492 crores in the original draft outline.

2. Major allocations included Rs. 561 crores for irrigation and power, Rs. 497 crores for transport and communications, and Rs. 360 crores for agriculture and community development.

3. Revisions from the draft outline included additional programs for agriculture, irrigation, industry, and social services to better meet the country's needs.