Consider the following statements : I. The Second Five-Year Plan sought to promote development which would establish socialistic pattern of society in India. II. Between 1966 and 1969, three Annual Plans were formulated. III. The Ninth Five-Year Plan could not take off at its stipulated time in the 60th year of India's Independence. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A. I and II only
  2. B. I and III only
  3. C. II and III only
  4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer: A. I and II only

Explanation

Statement I is correct; the Mahalanobis model of the Second Five-Year Plan aimed at a socialistic pattern of society. Statement II is correct as 1966-1969 is known as the 'Plan Holiday' featuring three annual plans. Statement III is incorrect because the Ninth Plan (1997-2002) started in the 50th year of India's Independence, not the 60th.

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