Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy:1950-1990

Question:

Who is known as the "Architect of Indian planning"?

Options:

Harrod Domar

Mahalanobis

Shankar Acharya

B.R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer:

Mahalanobis

Explanation:

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was a famous statistician from Calcutta who contributed to the 2nd five year plan. Due to his immense contribution in 2nd plan, he is known as the "Architect of Indian planning". His plan had laid down the basic ideas regarding goals of Indian planning.