'गरीबी हटाओ' ही प्रसिद्ध घोषणा कोणत्या पंचवार्षिक योजनेदरम्यान देण्यात आली होती?

The correct answer is Option C (Fifth Five-Year Plan).

Key Points:
• Core Theme of the Fifth Plan (1974–1979): 'Garibi Hatao' (Eradication of Poverty) and Attainment of Self-Reliance were institutionalized as the twin overarching objectives of the Fifth Five-Year Plan.
• Historical Context: Originally coined by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the 1971 General Election campaign, the slogan was translated into formal developmental policy by planner D. P. Dhar in the Fifth Plan document.
• Major Welfare Initiatives: The Fifth Plan launched the Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) in its first year (1974), established Regional Rural Banks (2 October 1975), and rolled out the Twenty-Point Economic Programme (1975).
• Distractor Analysis: The Third Plan (1961–66) aimed at a self-reliant and self-generating economy, the Fourth Plan (1969–74) focused on 'Growth with Stability', and the Sixth Plan (1980–85) launched integrated rural development schemes like IRDP, NREP, and TRYSEM.
• Key Takeaway: The slogan and policy mandate of 'Garibi Hatao' (Poverty Alleviation) formed the central pillar of the Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–79).