Goals of Five Year Plans

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of India's five year plans?

Correct Answer Explanation

Privatisation was NOT a goal. The four goals were: Growth, Modernisation, Self-reliance, and Equity.

Key Points:

• Growth: Increase in country's capacity to produce (measured by GDP).
• Modernisation: Adoption of new technology and social outlook changes.
• Self-reliance: Avoiding imports of goods producible domestically.
• Equity: Benefits reaching the poor; reducing inequality.

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• A, B, D: Growth, Modernisation, and Equity are all genuine goals.