The focus of the First Five Year Plan was on :

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Answer 1

The correct answer is General Education .
Key Points

The First Five Year Plan of India was launched in 1951 with the objective of improving the socio-economic conditions of the country.
One of the key areas of focus in the plan was general education, with an emphasis on increasing access to education and improving the quality of education at the primary and secondary levels.
To achieve this objective, the plan aimed to increase the number of schools and teachers in the country, as well as provide support for vocational education and adult education programs.
The plan also emphasized the need to improve the infrastructure and facilities in schools and to provide better training and support for teachers.

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The Second Five Year Plan (1956-61) focused on the expansion of higher education and the establishment of new technical and professional institutions.
The Third Five Year Plan (1961-66) emphasized the need to improve medical education and healthcare facilities in the country.
While the Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-74) focused on improving teacher education and training programs.