The Bombay Plan proposed:
- AA rapid rate of economic growth
- BEqual distribution
- CAbandonment of some capitalist characteristics
- DEmployee/worker welfare scheme
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The ‘Bombay Plan’ was presented in 1944 by a group of leading Indian industrialists. Under this plan, rapid economic growth of the Indian economy was advocated through proposals based on import substitution and industrialisation. At the same time, it reflected the need for state intervention and planned development in the country’s economic development, along with the need for public sector undertakings, which shows an abandonment of some capitalist features. On this basis, the correct answer will be option (e).