In which Five-Year Plan was advocated planning shifted from agriculture to industries?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Second.
The shift in focus from agriculture to industries was advocated during the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) in India. This plan, guided by economist P.C. Mahalanobis, emphasized the development of heavy industries and aimed to create a strong industrial base for the country. The plan marked a strategic shift from the primarily agrarian focus of the First Five-Year Plan to a more industrial-oriented approach, with the goal of accelerating economic growth and achieving self-reliance in industrial production.