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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 177 of 200

Q177
Indian EconomyPlanning, Economic Reforms & Policy
The Minimum Needs Programme was introduced during the
  1. a.Third Five Year Plan
  2. b.Eighth Five Year Plan
  3. c.Fifth Five Year Plan
  4. d.Ninth Five Year Plan

Answer: (C) Fifth Five Year Plan

The Minimum Needs Programme, providing basic services such as elementary education, rural health, drinking water and rural roads, was introduced in the first year of the Fifth Plan (1974–79). The Third, Eighth and Ninth Plans came before or long after it.

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