Which Five-Year Plan was the first to be terminated before its completion, and why?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Fifth Plan, due to a change in government.
The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) was the first to be terminated before its scheduled completion. It was ended a year early in 1978 due to a change in government. The newly elected Janata Party government, led by Morarji Desai, replaced it with the 'Rolling Plan.' The original plan, with its focus on poverty alleviation and self-reliance, was considered a significant shift in economic policy, but the new administration had different priorities.