In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.
Assertion (A)- Mahalanobis is considered as the "Architect of Planning".
Reason (R)- India' First five year plan laid down basic ideas regarding planning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3: (A) Is true but (R) is false.
Assertion (A)- Mahalanobis is considered as the "Architect of Planning". This is correct.
Reason (R)- India' First five year plan laid down basic ideas regarding planning. This is incorrect. lanning, in the real sense of the term, began with the Second Five Year Plan. The Second Plan, a landmark contribution to development planning in general, laid down the basic ideas regarding goals of Indian planning; this plan was based on the ideas of Mahalanobis.