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Q27. The Sixth and the Eighth Five Year Plans covered the period 1980-1985 and 1992-1997 respectively. The Seventh Five Year Plan covered the period:

The Sixth and the Eighth Five Year Plans covered the period 1980-1985 and 1992-1997 respectively. The Seventh Five Year Plan covered the period:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1985-1990

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The Seventh Five-Year Plan operated from 1985 to 1990. Following this, two Annual Plans were implemented in 1990–1991 and 1991–1992 due to political instability and the balance of payments crisis, after which the Eighth Plan began in 1992.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q27)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1985-1990

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 27 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (C): "1985-1990". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

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