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Which institution did K. N. Raj establish in 1971 that became central in shaping the Kerala model of development?

AIndian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

BCentre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram

CNational Institute of Public Finance and Policy

DReserve Bank of India

Answer:

B. Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram

Read Explanation:

  • The Centre for Development Studies, at Thiruvananthapuram, founded by Raj, conducted pioneering work in development economics, which influenced the Kerala model.


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