Which of the following statement is correct regarding Second Five year plan of India? I. The targeted growth rate was 8.6 percent. II. Rapid industrialisation was the objective of this plan.
A.Only I
B.Neither I nor II
C.Only II✓ Correct
D.Both I and II
Explanation
The Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61) targeted rapid industrialisation focusing on heavy industries; its targeted growth rate was 4.5%, not 8.6%, so only Statement II is correct.
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