Multiple choice

Durgapur, Bhilai and Rourkela Steel Plants were set up during the __ plan

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Durgapur (West Bengal), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), and Rourkela (Odisha) steel plants were established during the Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961), which emphasized heavy industrial development under the leadership of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. This plan focused on building the industrial infrastructure for independent India.