Indian Five Year Plans: Key Objectives
The question asks to identify the main objectives for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Five Year Plans of India in sequential order.
Objective Alignment
Let's match the primary focus of each specified Five Year Plan:
- 2nd Five Year Plan (1956-1961): Focused primarily on rapid Industrialisation, especially in heavy industries. (Corresponds to D)
- 3rd Five Year Plan (1961-1966): While continuing industrialisation, it emphasized Agricultural Development and strengthening self-sufficiency. (Corresponds to C)
- 4th Five Year Plan (1969-1974): A key goal was achieving self-reliance and stability, reducing dependence on foreign aid. Thus, Self-reliance was central. (Corresponds to B)
- 6th Five Year Plan (1980-1985): Focused on economic growth, poverty reduction, and substantial improvements in Infrastructure, energy, and rural development. (Corresponds to A)
Sequencing the Objectives
Arranging the objectives in the order of the plans (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th):
- Industrialisation (D)
- Agricultural Development (C)
- Self-reliance (B)
- Improvement in Infrastructure (A)
The sequence is D, C, B, A.
Correct Option Identification
This sequence D, C, B, A matches Option 5.