Multiple choice

Three steel plants in Bhilai, Rourlkela and Durgapur were set up in the

  1. first five year plan

  2. second five year plan

  3. third five year plan

  4. fourth five year plan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Five Year Plan (1956-61) prioritized heavy industrialization and development of the public sector. Three major steel plants were established during this period at Bhilai (with Soviet cooperation), Rourkela (with German cooperation), and Durgapur (with British cooperation). This plan emphasized industrial infrastructure as the engine of economic growth.

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