Multiple choice

Second Five Year plan was based on a model developed by:

  1. C. H Hanumantha Rao

  2. P.C. Mahalanobis

  3. A.K. Sen

  4. K.N. Raj

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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's Second Five Year Plan (1956-61) was based on the Mahalanobis model developed by P.C. Mahalanobis. This model emphasized development of heavy industries and capital goods sector to achieve long-term industrial growth and self-reliance.