Question

Match the pair

Group 'A'	Group 'B'
1. Formulation of economic planning	a) 2002-07
2. Annual Plans	b) Planning Commission
3. 10th Five-Year Plan	c) 1966-69

Answer 1

The items in the two groups can be correctly matched as follows.

Group A	Group B
1. Economic Planning	a) Planning Commission
2. Annual Plans	b) 1966-69
3. 10th Five-Year Plan	c) 2002-07

1. Formulation of economic plans - Planning Commission
Explanation-
The Planning Commission is responsible for the formulation of economic plans in India. It consists of experts from all fields with the Prime Minister as the ex-officio chairman of this commission.

2. Annual Plans - 1966-69
Explanation-
From 1966 to 1999, the Planning Commission was not able to formulate a five-year plan due to the failure of the 3^rd Five-Year Plan and the agricultural crisis in India. Therefore, the annual plans were implemented during this period.

3. 10^th Five Year Plan - 2002-07
Explanation-
The 10^th Five-Year Plan was formulated for the period 1 April, 2002 to 31 March, 2007. Some of the important objectives of this five-year plan included average growth rate of 8% of GDP, increased flexibility in fiscal and monetary policies and reduction in inter-regional imbalances.