SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 10 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis established the _____.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was a renowned Indian statistician and planner.
He founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Kolkata in 1931.
This institute is a pioneer in the fields of statistics, mathematics, and data analysis.
Mahalanobis introduced the concept of 'Mahalanobis distance,' which remains useful in data science to this day.
He also played a pivotal role in the formulation of India's Five-Year Plans.
The model for the Second Five-Year Plan was devised by him.
The ISI institutionalized statistical research in India.
This institute is renowned at both national and international levels.
Mahalanobis is regarded as the father of statistics in modern India.