The below description is related to which of the following personalities?
"He was the architect of Indian Planning and born in Calcutta."
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2: Prashanta Chandra Mahalanobis
Explanation:
Prashanta Chandra Mahalanobis is considered the architect of Indian planning. He was born in 1893 in Calcutta (Kolkata). During the Second Five-Year Plan, he presented the "Mahalanobis Model," which placed special emphasis on the development of heavy industries. He was also the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and made significant contributions to the development of statistics in India.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: K. Kamaraj was a political leader.
Option 2: Correct Answer.
Option 3: R.C. Bose was a mathematician.
Option 4: K.R. Nair is unrelated.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: What was the main focus of the Second Five-Year Plan?
Answer: Heavy Industries
Question: Where is the ISI located?
Answer: Kolkata
Question: What is the Mahalanobis Model related to?
Answer: Planning
Question: When was the Planning Commission formed?
Answer: 1950