SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q73

When did the first Five-Year Plan end?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. March 1956.

The first Five-Year Plan of India ended in March 1956. Launched in 1951, this plan focused on agricultural development, irrigation, and infrastructure to lay the foundation for India's economic growth. It was followed by the Second Five-Year Plan, which continued the development efforts and aimed at accelerating industrialization. The end of the first plan marked a transition to more comprehensive economic strategies in subsequent plans.