Match the items in List I with those in List II.
| List I | List II |
| i. Garibi Hatao | a. Fifth Five-Year Plan |
| ii. LPG policies | b. Ninth Five-Year Plan |
| iii. Rolling Plan | c. 1978-80 |
| iv. Growth with justice and equity | d. Eighth Five-Year Plan |
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b.
i. Garibi Hatao – a. Fifth Five-Year Plan: The slogan "Garibi Hatao" (Remove Poverty) was introduced during the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-79), focusing on poverty alleviation.
ii. LPG policies – d. Eighth Five-Year Plan: This plan (1992-97) focused on equitable growth and reducing social inequalities.
iii. Rolling Plan – c. 1978-80: The Rolling Plan was introduced during this period to allow flexible planning.
iv. Growth with justice and equity – b. Ninth Five-Year Plan: The Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) policies were introduced during the Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002), leading to major economic reforms.