Dr. PC Mahalnobis is also known as _____________ .
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Father of Indian Statistics.
- Dr. PC Mahalnobis is also known as the Father of Indian Statistics.
- He is regarded as the pioneer of statistics in India. He was also a physicist, analyst, and organiser.
- He served in the Planning Commission of India (1955–1967), applying mathematical reasoning to Indian industry.
- Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was an eminent statistician and the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1932.
- He developed the Feldman-Mahalanobis model, a neo-Marxist economic model used in India’s Second Five-Year Plan, focusing on rapid industrialization.
- Known as the “architect of Indian planning” for his pivotal role in shaping India’s economic strategy.
- Honored with several awards, including the Padma Vibhushan.