Question

What was the main goal of the Second Five-Year Plan?

• A. Achieving self-sufficiency in agriculture
• B. Rapid industrialisation
• C. Improving rural infrastructure
• D. Increasing exports

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rapid industrialisation

The main goal of India's Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) was rapid industrialization, with a focus on developing basic and heavy industries. The Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961) focused on rapid industrialization and strengthening the public sector. This plan aimed to lay the foundation for a socialist pattern of society in India. It emphasized the development of heavy industries and aimed to reduce inequalities in income and wealth.