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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 174 of 200

Q174
Indian EconomyPlanning, Economic Reforms & Policy
The first five year plan in India was introduced in the year-
  1. a.1947
  2. b.1950
  3. c.1951
  4. d.1955

Answer: (C) 1951

India's First Five Year Plan was launched in 1951 and covered the period from April 1951 to March 1956. It was based on the Harrod-Domar economic model and focused primarily on agricultural development and infrastructure. It achieved a growth rate of 3.6%, exceeding its target of 2.1%.

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