Question

    What was the main goal of India's second Five Year Plan?

    A Agriculture and Allied Sectors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Heavy Industries and Capital Goods Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Economic liberalization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Poverty Alleviation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The main objectives of the Second Plan are an increase of 25 per cent in real national income over the five-year period 1956–57 to 1960–61; a large expansion of employment opportunities; rapid industrialization; and reduction of economic inequalities.

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