Question

$1st$ Five year plan achieved ______% growth in Industrial production.

• A. $7.8$
• B. $7.3$
• C. $8$
• D. $6.5$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$7.3$

The First Five-year plan commenced in the year 1951 for a period until 1956. The major focus of the plan was on agricultural development. Thus, it led emphasis on the existing Industries rather than in the establishment of new industries. Through this initiative, it was able to achieve a 7.3% growth in industrial production.

Thus, the correct answer is B.