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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 144 of 200

Q144
Indian EconomyPlanning, Economic Reforms & Policy
India took Annual Plans from
  1. a.1969–1971
  2. b.1966–1969
  3. c.1968–1970
  4. d.None of the above

Answer: (B) 1966–1969

India had Annual Plans (Plan Holiday) from 1966–69 following the failure of the Third Five Year Plan due to wars and droughts. During these three years (1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69), annual plans were implemented instead of a regular Five Year Plan.