Question

Which Five-Year Plan emphasised the development of heavy industries and the secondary sector?

• A. Second Five-Year Plan
• B. Third Five-Year Plan
• C. First Five-Year Plan
• D. Fourth Five-Year Plan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Second Five-Year Plan

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) emphasized the development of heavy industries and the secondary sector. This plan, also known as the Mahalanobis Plan. The socialist-inspired second five-year plan aimed for a 25% increase in national GDP through fast industrialization. The Mahalanobis model is used in the second five-year plan. Industrialization, particularly the development of basic and heavy industries, was given top importance in the second five-year plan.