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Which one of the following is not among the aims of the Second Five Year Plan (1956-57 to 1960-61) ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries” option2=”Large expansion of employment opportunities” option3=”Achieve self-sufficiency in food grains and increase agricultural production to meet the requirements of industry and exports” option4=”Reduction of inequalities in income and wealth and a more even distribution of economic power” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe Second Five Year Plan (1956-61), known as the Mahalanobis Plan, prioritized rapid industrialization, focusing on the development of basic and heavy industries. It also aimed at a large expansion of employment opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in income and wealth. While increasing agricultural production was still important, achieving self-sufficiency in food grains was not its primary declared aim, unlike the First Plan or later plans. The focus significantly shifted from agriculture to industry in the Second Plan.
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\nThe Second Five Year Plan marked a significant shift in India’s planning strategy, moving the focus from agriculture (First Plan) to rapid industrialization, particularly heavy industries.
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\nThe plan was based on the model developed by P.C. Mahalanobis. It advocated for a closed economy where the main trading activity would be centered on importing capital goods. The plan faced resource constraints and rising inflation, leading to some adjustments later.
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Which one of the following is not among the aims of the Second Five Year Plan (1956-57 to 1960-61) ? [amp_mcq option1=”Rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries” option2=”Large expansion of employment opportunities” option3=”Achieve self-sufficiency in food grains and increase agricultural production to meet the requirements of industry and … <\/p>\n

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