What was the reason for the disruption in Third five year Plan?
I. Indo-Pakistan Conflict.
II. Two successive years of drought.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Reasons for Disruption in the Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) - Both I and II
The Third Five-Year Plan is considered the most unsuccessful plan in Indian planning history. Its primary goal was to make India a self-reliant and self-generating economy, but several external and natural disasters severely impacted its effectiveness:
The Sino-Indian War (1962): This war shifted the government's focus from development to defense.
The Indo-Pakistani Conflict (1965): This war further diverted resources and reduced foreign aid.
Successive severe droughts (1965-1966): The failure of the monsoons led to a severe food crisis in the country. This severely impacted agricultural production and increased inflation.