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Question : Which five-year plan in India is referred to as the Mahalanobis Plan?

Option 1: 4th Five-Year Plan

Option 2: 2nd Five-Year Plan

Option 3: 1st Five-Year Plan

Option 4: 3rd Five-Year Plan


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Correct Answer: 2nd Five-Year Plan


Solution : The correct option is the 2nd Five-Year Plan .

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956–1961) is often referred to as the Mahalanobis Plan. This plan was named after the eminent Indian statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, who played a crucial role in formulating and implementing the economic development strategies outlined in this plan. The Mahalanobis Plan focused on the development of heavy industries as a means to achieve rapid industrialization in India.

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