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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Eighth Plan
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Standard Reference VerifiedThe Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992–1997) was formulated in the immediate aftermath of the 1991 economic reforms. It marked a structural departure from state-led heavy industry creation towards developing core infrastructure (energy, transport, communications) and creating an enabling environment for private investment.
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