What was the actual growth rate of the first five-year plan?

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What was the actual growth rate of the first five-year plan?

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What was the actual growth rate of the first five-year plan?

  1. 4.2%
  2. 2.6%
  3. 3.6% — Correct Answer
  4. 2.1%
Explanation:

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) was based on the Harrod-Domar model with a primary focus on agricultural development. The plan was successful:

  • Target Growth Rate: 2.1%
  • Actual Growth Rate Achieved: 3.6%

Because of good monsoons and high agricultural yield, the actual growth surpassed the target significantly.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

प्रथम पंचवर्षीय योजना की वास्तविक विकास दर क्या थी?

  1. 4.2%
  2. 2.6%
  3. 3.6% — सही उत्तर
  4. 2.1%
स्पष्टीकरण:

प्रथम पंचवर्षीय योजना (1951-1956) भारत की पहली बड़ी आर्थिक योजना थी जो 'हैरोड-डोमर मॉडल' पर आधारित थी। इसका मुख्य ध्यान खेती और सिंचाई पर था।

  • इस योजना का लक्ष्य (Target) 2.1% विकास दर हासिल करना था।
  • लेकिन अच्छी बारिश और खेती के कारण, इसने बहुत अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया और वास्तविक विकास दर 3.6% रही।

यानी यह योजना सफल रही थी।

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