Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

Who was the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute?

Options:

K.N. Raj

J.C. Kumarappa

P.C. Mahalanobis

Ajit Prasad Jain

Correct Answer:

P.C. Mahalanobis

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → P.C. Mahalanobis

P.C. Mahalanobis (1893-1972): Scientist and statistician of international repute; founder of Indian Statistical Institute (1931); architect of the Second Plan; supporter of rapid industrialisation and active role of the public sector.