Question : What was a significant outcome of the emphasis on heavy industries in the early Five-year Plans of India?
Option 1: Rapid urbanization
Option 2: Decrease in import dependency
Option 3: Growth in small-scale industries
Option 4: Increase in rural-urban income disparity
Correct Answer: Increase in rural-urban income disparity
Solution : A significant outcome of the emphasis on heavy industries in the early Five-year Plans of India was an increase in rural-urban income disparity, as industrial growth concentrated in urban areas while rural areas lagged behind.