Question

Identify a problem that wasn't addressed in the Eighth Five-Year Plan.

• A. Lack of employment
• B. Lack of self-sufficiency in food production
• C. Illiteracy
• D. Absence of foreign businesses

Answer 1

The correct option is D Absence of foreign businesses

The Eighth Five-Year Plan predominantly dealt with the development of agriculture and industries. The development objectives were:

1. Generation of employment
2. Elimination of illiteracy
3. Self-sufficiency in food production
4. Control over population growth

However, inviting foreign businesses was made a part of the Annual Plans to overcome the foreign exchange crisis.