48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

The period of Plan Holiday in India was :

a1962-65
b1966-69✓ Correct
c1969-72
d1972-75

Explanation

The Third Five-Year Plan ended on 31 March 1966, and the Fourth Five-Year Plan started from 1 April 1969. During this period, i.e., from 1 April 1966 to 31 March 1969 (3 years), no Five-Year Plan was in operation. Therefore, 1966–69 is called the “Plan Holiday” in the history of Indian planning.

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