Question

    The P.C. Mahalanobis Model was a central feature of

    which Indian Five-Year Plan?
    A Second Five-Year Plan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sixth Five-Year Plan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Eighth Five-Year Plan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D First Five-Year Plan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

       The Second Five-Year Plan of India emphasized public sector development and rapid industrialization, guided by the Mahalanobis model. This model, developed by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1953, aimed to optimize investment allocation across various sectors to boost long-term economic growth.

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