What was a unique feature of the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-1979)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Emphasis on 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradicate Poverty).
A unique feature of the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–1979) was its strong emphasis on “Garibi Hatao” (Eradicate Poverty). Launched during Indira Gandhi’s tenure, the plan aimed to reduce poverty through income redistribution, employment generation, and social welfare programs. It prioritized agriculture, rural development, and small-scale industries to benefit the poor and marginalized sections of society. Unlike earlier plans, the Fifth Plan linked economic growth directly with poverty alleviation, making social justice and equity central to India’s development strategy.