The correct answer is (a) Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and a leading figure in the Indian independence movement. He was also a socialist and a strong advocate for planned economic development.
The book “Planned Economy for India” was written by Nehru in 1934. It is a collection of essays on the economic problems of India and the need for planned economic development. The book was influential in shaping the economic policies of the Indian government after independence.
The other options are incorrect.
(b) Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher. He is a Nobel laureate in economics and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. Sen is known for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and economic justice.
(c) M. Visvesvarayya was an Indian engineer and statesman. He is considered to be the “Father of Modern Karnataka”. Visvesvarayya was a pioneer in the fields of irrigation, public health, and education.
(d) M.N. Roy was an Indian revolutionary, politician, and philosopher. He was a founding member of the Communist Party of India. Roy was also a leading figure in the Indian independence movement.