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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q43

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Which five year plan in India is referred to as the Mahalanobis Plan?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2nd Five Year Plan.

  • The 2nd Five Year Plan (1956-1961) in India is indeed referred to as the Mahalanobis Plan.
  • It was based on the four-sector model developed by statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. This plan emphasized rapid industrialization, particularly in heavy industries, aiming for long-term economic growth. It focused on public sector development and import substitution.