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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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The Second Five year Plan stressed rapid industrialization and the public sector. It was drafted and planned under the leadership of ____________.

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. P.C Mahalanobis.

  • The Second Five-Year Plan of India, which emphasized rapid industrialization and the public sector, was drafted and planned under the leadership of P.C. Mahalanobis.
  • This plan, implemented from 1956 to 1961, aimed to develop the country's industrial base and enhance the growth of the economy through strategic investment in key sectors. The plan set ambitious targets, aiming for a growth rate of around 4.5% per annum.