Q28
History of IndiaBritish Rule: Administration, Economy & Society
In which of the following plans did India experience two successive wars?
- a.Second Five Year Plan
- b.Third Five Year Plan
- c.Fourth Five Year Plan
- d.Fifth Five Year Plan
Answer: (B) Third Five Year Plan
The Third Five Year Plan covered 1961–66. During this period, India was forced to fight the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, causing severe disruption to the plan. These conflicts led to the subsequent 'Plan Holiday' (1966–69).