Question

Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option,

Assertion (A): The Mahalanobis strategy prioritized heavy industries and capital goods.

Reason (R): It was believed that investing in such industries would create long-term capacity for growth.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• The Mahalanobis Strategy, adopted during India's Second Five-Year Plan (1956–1961), emphasized the development of heavy industries and capital goods industries such as steel, machinery, and engineering.

• The strategy was based on the idea that a strong industrial base would enable the country to produce its own machines and equipment, reducing dependence on imports.