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Which one among the following plans is also known as Mahalanobis Plan?
- AFirst Five Year Plan
- Correct answerBSecond Five Year Plan
- CThird Five Year Plan
- DSixth Five Year Plan
Solution
The Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961) was based on the Mahalanobis model, an economic development model developed by the Indian statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1953.
This plan focused on the development of the public sector and rapid industrialization, particularly basic and heavy industries.
Therefore, the Second Five Year Plan is also known as the Mahalanobis Plan.
Answer: Second Five Year Plan
This plan focused on the development of the public sector and rapid industrialization, particularly basic and heavy industries.
Therefore, the Second Five Year Plan is also known as the Mahalanobis Plan.
Answer: Second Five Year Plan
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.