Question : The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61) had a major goal of achieving which of the following targets?

Option 1: Self-reliant and self-generating economy

Option 2: Growth with stability

Option 3: Rapid industrialisation with focus on heavy industries

Option 4: Growth with social justice


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Correct Answer: Rapid industrialisation with focus on heavy industries


Solution : The correct option is rapid industrialisation with a focus on heavy industries.

The Second Five-Year Plan of India, which spanned from 1956 to 1961, prioritised rapid industrialisation with a specific emphasis on heavy industries. The plan aimed to lay the foundation for a more robust industrial base in the country, which was seen as crucial for economic development and self-sufficiency. This plan followed the First Five-Year Plan (1951–1956), which focused on agricultural development and irrigation projects.

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