What was the aim of the Sixth Plan (1980–85)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Poverty reduction and modernization.
The primary aim of the Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–85) in India was poverty reduction and modernization.
Marking a major shift toward economic liberalization, the plan focused on directly tackling poverty through targeted employment and rural development schemes like the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP). It aimed to eliminate unemployment, achieve technological self-reliance, and modernize infrastructure. By boosting agricultural and industrial productivity alongside social welfare, the plan successfully achieved a growth rate of 5.7%, exceeding its initial target of 5.2%.