SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 98

The correct answer is Option 1: Indira Gandhi.
Explanation:

• During India's Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–1974), Indira Gandhi served as the Chairperson of the Planning Commission.
• Ex-officio Chairperson: In India, the Prime Minister always served as the *ex-officio* Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Since Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from 1969 to 1974, she was the Chairperson of this specific plan.

Key Objectives of the Fourth Five-Year Plan:

• 'Growth with Stability' and the 'Progressive Achievement of Self-Reliance.'
• It was during this plan that 14 major Indian banks were nationalized (in 1969).
• The Green Revolution also gained momentum in the agricultural sector during this period.
• Deputy Chairperson: During this plan, D.R. Gadgil served as the Deputy Chairperson of the Planning Commission; consequently, this plan is also referred to as the 'Gadgil Formula' plan.

Important Facts Related to Five-Year Plans (Quick Revision):

• Establishment of the Planning Commission: March 15, 1950 (It has now been replaced by NITI Aayog).
• First Chairperson: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
• Plan Holiday: The period between 1966 and 1969 (the interval between the Third and Fourth Plans).
• NITI Aayog: Established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. The Prime Minister also serves as its Chairperson.

Important Questions for Upcoming Exams:

Question: During which Five-Year Plan was the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradicate Poverty) coined?
Answer: The Fifth Five-Year Plan (although it was first introduced during the election campaign at the end of the Fourth Plan).
Question: Who was the last Deputy Chairperson of the Planning Commission?
Answer: Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Question: Who is the current Deputy Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
Answer: Suman Bery.