Question

The Target Growth for Second Five Year Plan was , _______ whereas actual growth rate was ______.

• A. 4%, 4.5%
• B. 4.5%, 4%
• C. 5%, 3.5%
• D. 3.5%, 5%

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

4.5%, 4%

Second Five Year Plan was a plan period beginning from the year 1956 which lasted up to 1961. It led importance on the development of the public sector and rapid Industrialisation. Moreover, Target Growth for the Second Five Year Plan was 4.5%, however, the actual growth rate was 4%.

Thus, the correct answer is B.