The Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was launched during which Five-Year Plan?

Explanation

The correct answer is (C) Eighth Explanation: • The Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was launched on October 2, 1993, which falls within the Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992-1997). • It aimed to provide gainful employment during the lean agricultural season in drought-prone, tribal, and hill areas. Information Booster: • The Eighth Plan was significant for focusing on human resource development and the introduction of New Economic Policy reforms. Additional Knowledge: • Seventh Plan (Option B): Covered 1985-1990; Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was launched in 1989. • Sixth Plan (Option A): Covered 1980-1985; focused on poverty eradication (Garibi Hatao).