What was the reason for the disruption in Third five year Plan? I. Indo-Pakistan Conflict. II. Two successive years of drought.
Both I and II
The question asks about the reasons that disrupted the Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966).
Both statements are correct, so the answer is 'Both I and II'.
The Indo-Pakistan Conflict (the 1965 war), which followed the 1962 war with China, diverted resources toward defence and strained the economy.
In addition, two successive years of severe drought badly hit agricultural production and pushed up food prices.
These shocks, together with rising defence spending and inflation, meant the plan's targets could not be met.
The setbacks were so serious that the government introduced three annual 'Plan Holiday' plans (1966-1969) before starting the Fourth Plan.
Since both the war and the droughts disrupted the plan, the correct option is Both I and II.
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