जोड्या जुळवून योग्य पर्याय शोधा : योजना आणि उद्दिष्ट्य

The correct answer is Option B ((iii) (i) (iv) (ii)).

Key Points:
• Correct Option Evaluation: The correct answer is option (2) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii).
• Five-Year Plans and Core Objectives:
• (a) First Five Year Plan (1951-56): Focused heavily on Top Priority to agriculture, irrigation, and rehabilitation of refugees to stabilize the war-affected economy (iii).
• (b) Second Five Year Plan (1956-61): Formulated under the Mahalanobis Model, it emphasized Rapid industrialization and heavy basic industries (i).
• (c) Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-79): Focused on removal of poverty (Garibi Hatao) and attainment of self-reliance (iv).
• (d) Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07): Aimed at the Improvement in quality of life, reduction of poverty ratio, and broader socio-economic targets (ii).
• Exam Insight: Matching plans with their historical thematic objectives is a standard pattern in MPSC economics papers.
• Key Takeaway: First plan prioritized agriculture, second focused on rapid industrialization, fifth on poverty removal, and tenth on quality of life.