UPSC Civil Services 2019 Prelims General Studies Paper I

- 2nd FYP: rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries so Statement1 is correct. This eliminates B and C. The correct answer could be A or D. In both these options, second statement is common so we should accept statement #2 to be correct without checking its validity.
- 5th FYP: Fifth Plan (1974-79) was formulated against the backdrop of severe inflationary pressures. objectives of the plan were to achieve self-reliance and adopt measures for raising the consumption standard of people living below the poverty line. This Plan also gave high priority to bring inflation under control and to achieve stability in the economic situation. It targeted an annual growth rate of 5.5 percent in the national income. There is no mention of Financial Sector here, so #3 is wrong. We are left with Answer A: only 1 and 2.