Which of the following five year plan of India started in 1969?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974)
India's Fourth Five-Year Plan was launched on April 1, 1969. The following are some key facts about this plan:
Model: The plan was based on the Gadgil Strategy, which focused on stability and self-reliance.
Key Objectives:
Growth with Stability.
Progress towards Self-Reliance.
Key Events:
1969: Fourteen major Indian banks were nationalized.
1971: The Indo-Pak War and the Bangladeshi refugee crisis were faced.
Green Revolution: This period saw intensive development in agriculture.
Family Planning: Family planning programs were given high priority in this plan.