The focus of the Second Five Year Plan was: (a) establishment of a self-reliant and self-generating economy with emphasis on agriculture. (b) rapid industrialization with emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries. (c) removal of poverty an

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Q: 97 (CAPF/2023)
The focus of the Second Five Year Plan was:
(a) establishment of a self-reliant and self-generating economy with emphasis on agriculture.
(b) rapid industrialization with emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries.
(c) removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance.
(d) acceleration of food-grain production and increase in employment opportunities and overall productivity.

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Economics

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CAPF

The Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961) in India focused on the rapid industrialization of the economy with a focus on heavy industries. This was based on the Mahalanobis model, which emphasized building a strong industrial base deemed crucial for the growth of other sectors.