Question

Growth rate achieve in the first five year plan was ____ of GDP.

• A. $2.1\%$
• B. $3.1\%$
• C. $2\%$
• D. $3.6\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $3.6\%$

The First Five Year Plan was initiated in the period of 1951 and lasted until 1956. The major aim of this plan was to achieve agricultural development. Thus, it led to major emphasis on the existing Industries rather than in the establishment of any of the new industries. Through this initiative, the growth rate achieved in the first five year plans was 3.6% of GDP.

Thus, the correct answer is D.