Question

The third approach to addressing poverty is to provide minimum basic amenities to the people. This was followed from the _________.

• A. third five year plan
• B. fifth five year plan
• C. fourth five year plan
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

fifth five year plan

The third approach to addressing poverty is to provide minimum basic amenities to the people. Programmes under this approach are expected to supplement the consumption of the poor, create employment opportunities and bring about improvements in health and education. One can trace this approach from the Fifth Five Year Plan.